gallop
verb (used without object)
to ride a horse at a gallop; ride at full speed.
galloper
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a word derived from
gallop.
Example Sentences
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Jamie Melham, who came third last year aboard Okita Soushi, has perhaps the best chance since to match the feat on five-year-old galloper Half Yours, trained by father-son duo Tony and Calvin McEvoy.
From Barron's ● Nov. 3, 2025
Then on the final day, the Gold Cup produced a great ride on a grand galloper for the meeting's greatest trainer.
From BBC ● Mar. 17, 2023
So that's the three-part guide I talk about in the book to dealing with the Gish galloper.
From Salon ● Feb. 28, 2023
The statuesque Kentucky thoroughbred had developed into a gifted galloper and jumper, making him a sought-after mount for competitive eventing, a three-part event that includes jumping, dressage and a cross-country race.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2016
As soon as he observed the movement into the loop, he despatched a galloper to order General Hart to halt; the messenger was caught in a bog and failed to reach his destination.
From History of the War in South Africa 1899-1902 v. 1 (of 4) Compiled by Direction of His Majesty's Government by Great Britain. War Office
