demivoltes
/ˈdɛmɪˌvoʊlts/
noun
- In dressage and classical horsemanship, a half-turn or half-circle performed by a horse, often as part of a more complex movement.
- Learning the demivolte requires both balance and clear communication between horse and rider.
- The rider guided the horse through a precise demivolte during the competition.
- The instructor demonstrated a demivolte, then asked each student to try it.