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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.
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AFAR Media, 28 Oct. 2025
In addition to his growing equestrian success, Tony has demonstrated consistent academic excellence at Carmel Valley’s Cal Coast Academy, maintaining top marks since enrolling two years ago.
—Del Mar Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Oct. 2025
Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
Like many fashions that originate in royal households, the style soon earned a non-royal following among other equestrians eager to forgo laces in favor of rubber and pull-up tabs.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 20 Oct. 2025
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“Equestrian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/equestrian. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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equestrian
1 of 2 adjective
equestrian
2 of 2 noun
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