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Equestrian comes from equus, Latin for "horse". Old statues of military heroes, like the famous one of General Sherman on New York's Fifth Avenue, are frequently equestrian. In these sculptures the man always sits nobly upright on a horse, but the horse's stance varies; depending on whether the rider was killed in battle or survived, was victorious or defeated, the horse traditionally stands with four, three, or two hooves on the ground. Equestrian statues have been popular through the centuries, because until the 20th century almost every officer in Europe and America was trained in equestrian skills and combat.
Examples of equestrian in a Sentence
Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 18 Dec. 2025
Conservationists say the addition will build upon existing hiking, mountain biking, and equestrian trails linking the parks.
—Owen Clarke, Outside, 15 Dec. 2025
Literary Hub, 17 Dec. 2025
As with past years, the parade will feature marching bands from across San Diego County, floats, equestrians, vintage vehicles, adoptable dogs, community leaders, schools, community service organizations, parade marshals and more.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Nov. 2025
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“Equestrian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/equestrian. Accessed 25 Dec. 2025.
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equestrian
1 of 2 adjective
equestrian
2 of 2 noun
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