Equitation is the art of RIDING horses and encompasses a variety of disciplines, including HORSEMANSHIP (12 letters), DRESSAGE (8 letters), GAIT (4 letters), and RIDING (6 letters). HORSEMANSHIP involves the care and training of horses, while DRESSAGE is a form of RIDING that focuses on precision and control. GAIT refers to the manner in which a horse moves, and RIDING is the act of sitting on a horse and guiding it with reins. All of these activities are part of equitation.