gambado

/ɡæmˈbeɪdoʊ/
noun
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
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