Ballotade

/ˌbæləˈtɑːd/ noun

A dressage movement in classical horsemanship where the horse jumps forward while kicking its hind legs straight back.

From French 'ballottade,' derived from Italian 'ballottare' (to shake or toss about), related to 'ballotta' (a small ball used in voting).

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