noun
- a movement in classical horsemanship in which a horse rears up on its hind legs while remaining in one spot
Usage: equestrian; also spelled 'pesada'
Examples
- The trained stallion performed a perfect pesade during the dressage exhibition.
- In classical riding, the pesade is considered an advanced movement requiring years of training.
- The horse held the pesade for several seconds before returning to all four hooves.