Curvet (Noun)
Meaning
A light leap by a horse in which both hind legs leave the ground before the forelegs come down.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The equestrian rider guided her horse effortlessly through a beautiful curvet, showcasing her years of training and practice.
- During the dressage competition, the stallion executed a flawless curvet that captivated the judges and the audience.
- By riding smoothly the difficult passage in a slow and deliberate curvet the rider corrected the fluidity of movement between steps.
- The horse breeder took careful note of the mare's ability to perform a smooth curvet while maintaining her balance and composure.
- In this sequence of movements the instructor wanted the horses to transition swiftly into a curvet in an attempt to alter and control the horses' velocity and agility.