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horsewoman

American  
[hawrs-woom-uhn] / ˈhɔrsˌwʊm ən /

noun

  • horsewomen
    plural
  1. a woman who rides on horseback.

  2. a woman who is skilled in managing or riding horses.


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Origin of horsewoman

First recorded in 1555–65; horse + woman

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Liz was an accomplished horsewoman before her marriage and introduced thoroughbred racing to Llangollen.

From Washington Post Jul. 15, 2022

"Rachael's a great person. She's got a huge amount of ability and is just a savage rider and a great horsewoman," said De Bromhead.

From BBC Mar. 18, 2022

Keeneland president and CEO Shannon Arvin said Chandler was an exceptional horsewoman and a tireless ambassador for the industry.

From Seattle Times Apr. 7, 2021

The next day she put me on a horse, a stocky pinto mare, and told me I would be a true horsewoman when I had fallen off 100 times.

From New York Times Jul. 31, 2020

The horsewoman, who wore rough canvas breeches and rode like a man, said nothing to the witches.

From "The Subtle Knife" by Philip Pullman

A number of horsemen and horsewomen, families such as Arthur Hancock’s, have been campaigning for a zero medication tolerance and a return to water, oats and hay.

From Washington Post Mar. 9, 2020

“I didn’t even know that,” Schumer said of that last-place double, a testament to the lack of stigma among understanding horsemen and horsewomen.

From Washington Post May 9, 2015

The band of bachelors travelled out onto the steppe and found the horsewomen.

From The New Yorker Oct. 17, 2014

"She is a very good horsewomen and particularly good over obstacles," said John Quinn, the trainer of Character Building.

From The Guardian Apr. 10, 2010

The headliners were Irwin’s windblown daughters, Frances, Joella, and Paulene, all fearless horsewomen.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand

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