horsewoman

[ hawrs-woom-uhn ]

noun

, plural horse·wom·en.

1. a woman who rides on horseback.
2. a woman who is skilled in managing or riding horses.

Other Words From

• horsewoman·ship noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of horsewoman¹

First recorded in 1555–65; horse + woman

Example Sentences

Whatever it is, Marcus says that there’s a difference between “horse girls” and “a horsewoman.”

From Washington Blade

The Telegraph: Royal horsewoman Zara Philips still in contention for a medal with the UK's equestrian team in dressage.

From The Daily Beast

She is taut, tanned, beautiful, and an accomplished horsewoman and—are you ready for this?

From The Daily Beast

All this while we have been assuming the rider to be an accomplished horsewoman, and quite au fait at her fences.

From Project Gutenberg

She had been a brilliant and daring horsewoman in her youth and middle age.

From Project Gutenberg

In answer to which Miss Furnival confessed that she was a horsewoman, and owned also to having brought a habit and hat with her.

From Project Gutenberg

Lady Berengaria was a first-rate horsewoman, and really in the saddle looked irresistible.

From Project Gutenberg

The horsewoman stretched herself in the grass and called orders to the horses, should they wander too far from safety.

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