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equestrian

[ih-kwes-tree-uhn] / ɪˈkwɛs tri ən /
NOUN
horse rider
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Her agency has fielded all sorts of parenting requests: providing equestrian nannies who travel to tournaments, baby chefs to prepare culturally specific purées for infants, personal stylists for the children.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 18, 2026

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

From BBC Jul. 13, 2026

The ordinance included language that excludes equestrian events, as well as American Indian, Native American, Indigenous Rodeo, Mexican Charreria and Escaramuza events that don’t involve the activities cited in the law.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 9, 2026

AFP was given rare access to the competition, held at an equestrian complex in the capital Ashgabat and presided over by strongman president Serdar Berdymukhamedov, Gurbanguly's son.

From Barron's Jun. 5, 2026

That's the problem with being Poseidon’s son: since he created horses out of sea foam, I can understand most equestrian animals, but they can understand me, too.

From "The Titan's Curse" by Rick Riordan

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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