cutting horse

noun

1. a saddle horse trained to separate calves, steers, etc., from a herd.

cutting horse

noun

1. a saddle horse trained for use in separating an individual animal, such as a cow, from a herd

Word History and Origins

Origin of cutting horse¹

First recorded in 1880–85

Example Sentences

To watch, or better still to ride, a first-class cutting horse is a treat indeed.

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