equitation

 
Pronunciation: /ˌɛkwɪˈteɪʃ(ə)n/

noun

[mass noun] formal
  • the art and practice of horsemanship and horse riding.

Origin:

mid 16th century: from French équitation or Latin equitatio(n-), from equitare 'ride a horse', from eques, equit- 'horseman' (from equus 'horse')