horsemanship
Americannoun
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the art of riding on horseback
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skill in riding horses
Etymology
Origin of horsemanship
Example Sentences
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In “Yellowstone,” he plays a cowboy whose horsemanship wows model Bella Hadid.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 31, 2025
This Black-led nonprofit uses horsemanship to teach underserved youths real-world skills — from ethical animal care to farming, carpentry and mechanical trades.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2025
Kidding aside, horsemanship is a celebrated part of tribes’ history.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 27, 2023
More than 1,400 soldiers will parade, with 200 horses and hundreds of army musicians taking part in a ceremony marked by military precision, horsemanship and fanfare.
From BBC • Dec. 21, 2022
In 1937 Bing joined forces with Howard’s polo-playing son Lin to form the Binglin Stock Farm, hoping that Lin’s considerable horsemanship could turn his luck around.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
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