noun
- Plural of demivolt; a movement in classical dressage in which a horse executes a half-turn and returns along the same track.
Usage: equestrian; technical term used in horse training and dressage
Examples
- The rider practiced demivolts to improve the horse's balance and responsiveness.
- In advanced dressage, demivolts are used to develop collection and lateral movement.
- The trainer demonstrated several demivolts during the training session.
- Mastering demivolts requires both horse and rider to work in perfect harmony.