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equestrian

[ih-kwes-tree-uhn] / ɪˈkwɛs tri ən /
NOUN
horse rider
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The Los Angeles City Council is pushing to ban the bikes on city hiking and equestrian trails.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 19, 2026

Horses have been evacuated from an equestrian centre near Paris as the Fontainebleau wildfire continues to rage.

From BBC Jul. 13, 2026

The 12-acre, “majestically landscaped” equestrian estate sits on a 194-acre community of horse farms.

From MarketWatch Jul. 13, 2026

A few days later, a crowd of 100,000 gave him a hero’s welcome at Union Square beneath Henry Kirke Brown’s already beloved bronze equestrian statue of George Washington.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 3, 2026

He was twelve years her senior and glamorous in the way only an equestrian director can be.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen

One horse sported wear on its teeth suggesting it was controlled by a bit typically used by elite equestrians in the Middle Ages.

From Science Magazine Mar. 21, 2024

For generations, Yorba Linda’s foothills have attracted equestrians looking to ride its scenic trails.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 21, 2023

Mr. Russell is the patriarch of an extended family of equestrians.

From New York Times Jul. 11, 2023

It sported a hat reminiscent of equestrians styles – unsurprising given the house’s close association with show jumping.

From Seattle Times Mar. 4, 2023

“Now!” cried the Wart With a blood-curdling beat of iron hoofs the mighty equestrians came together.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White




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