noun
- A half turn or partial rotation of a horse and rider in dressage or classical horsemanship, in which the horse pivots on its hind legs.
Usage: equestrian; plural of demivolte
Examples
- The rider practiced demivoltes to improve the horse's balance and responsiveness.
- In classical dressage, demivoltes are fundamental movements that demonstrate the horse's collection.
- The trainer instructed the student to execute several demivoltes across the arena.
- Mastering demivoltes requires both precision and a well-trained horse.