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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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The Zamperla Group was founded by Alberto’s father, Antonio, in 1966, but traces its origins to his great-great grandfather Angelo, who married a circus horsewoman in the mid-19th century and became an acrobat.

From New York Times • Dec. 23, 2022

Babst is the daughter of a serious horsewoman who won prizes by demurely riding sidesaddle — and other times appearing in drag as a man.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 11, 2021

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

She is an accomplished horsewoman, owner and patron of the horseracing industry, one of whose biggest supporters happens to be the health secretary.

From BBC • Aug. 19, 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

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