horsemanship

[ hawrs-muhn-ship ]

noun

1. the art, ability, skill, or manner of a horseman.
2. equitation.

horsemanship

/ ˈhɔːsmənˌʃɪp /

noun

1. the art of riding on horseback
2. skill in riding horses

Word History and Origins

Origin of horsemanship¹

First recorded in 1555–65; horseman + -ship

Example Sentences

They were also tailored to instill an innate nature of discipline in the new recruits – so as to maintain a continuation of Mamluk practices in both horsemanship and archery.

From Realm of History

He is to America what Paul Revere was to the Brits—without the horsemanship, the lanterns, and the Longfellow.

From The Daily Beast

In these years I had another pleasure: I learned to ride, taking lessons in horsemanship at a riding school in Belfast.

From Project Gutenberg

Felizardo was remarkable for his audacity, his fine horsemanship, and his expert marksmanship.

From Project Gutenberg

Excellent horsemanship was displayed in this action with sabers as the chief weapons.

From Project Gutenberg

Used ludicrously to mean a feat of horsemanship in l. 50 of the Manciple's Prologue.

From Project Gutenberg

His horsemanship had no easy grace about it, and a casual observer might have thought that he was unused to the saddle.

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