gambado
/ɡæmˈbeɪdoʊ/
noun
- A leaping or springing movement, especially of a horse; a bound or skip.
- The rider felt a sharp gambado as the horse startled at a snake.
- The horse gave a sudden gambado over the low fence.
- With a playful gambado, the foal dashed across the field.
- A type of boot or legging worn for riding or protection.
- The knight's gambado was reinforced with metal plates at the shin.
- He pulled on his leather gambado before mounting the horse.
- She bought a pair of waterproof gambados for her long trail rides.
- A capriole or similar high leap in dressage or horse training.
- The trainer worked with the stallion to improve its gambado.
- Spectators gasped as the horse performed a dramatic gambado.
- The dressage horse executed a perfect gambado in the arena.