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Equestrianism
Use of horses for sport or work / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For other uses, see Equestrian and Horse riding (disambiguation).
"Horseback" redirects here. For the back of a horse, see Back (horse).
"Horsewoman" redirects here. For the painting, see Horsewoman (painting).
Equestrianism (from Latin equester, equestr-, equus, 'horseman', 'horse'),[2] commonly known as horse riding (Commonwealth English) or horseback riding (American English),[3] includes the disciplines of riding, driving, and vaulting. This broad description includes the use of horses for practical working purposes, transportation, recreational activities, artistic or cultural exercises, and competitive sport.
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