Curvets refer to the lively leaps of a horse that are executed on two legs. There are several synonyms for curvets that are commonly used in the world of horse riding and equestrianism. These synonyms include caprioles, cabrioles, and courbettes. Caprioles are high-leaping movements that involve the horse kicking out its hind legs while in mid-air. Cabrioles are leaps and jumps performed by horses where the front legs are lifted and the hind legs kicked outwards, resulting in a graceful mid-air pose. Courbettes are elegant jumps performed by horses where they stand on their hind legs and paw the air with their front legs. All of these synonyms refer to the impressive athletic feats of horses on display in equestrian events.