equitation (equi as ekkwi)

[Lat. equita e-qui-set-i-form, a. [Lat. equisetum, and form a tio, from equito =to ride; equus =a horse; Fr. équi tation; Sp. equitacion; Ital. equitazione. The act or art of riding; horsemanship; a ride on horseback. 1. Ord. Lang.: Equality of force or power. 2. Logic : An equivalence between two or more propositions.