noun
- a half turn or partial rotation of a horse and rider, executed as a maneuver in classical horsemanship or dressage
Usage: equestrian; also spelled demi-volte
Examples
- The rider executed a demivolte to change direction in the arena.
- In dressage training, the demivolte is a fundamental movement that develops the horse's balance.
- The instructor demonstrated the proper technique for performing a demivolte at the trot.