E*ques"tri*an (?), a. [L. equester, from eques horseman, fr. equus horse: cf. F. 'equestre. See Equine.]
1.
Of or pertaining to horses or horsemen, or to horsemanship; as, equestrian feats, or games.
2.
Being or riding on horseback; mounted; as, an equestrian statue.
An equestrian lady appeared upon the plains.
Spectator.
3.
Belonging to, or composed of, the ancient Roman equities or knights; as, the equestrian order.
Burke.
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E*ques"tri*an, n.
One who rides on horseback; a horseman; a rider.
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