horsewoman

American  

[hawrs-woom-uhn] / ˈhɔrsˌwʊm ən /

noun

plural

horsewomen

1. a woman who rides on horseback.

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

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Other Word Forms

• horsewomanship noun

Etymology

Origin of horsewoman

First recorded in 1555–65; horse + woman

Example Sentences

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

From her longtime estate in Upperville, she was a staple of Virginia’s hunt country social scene and a champion horsewoman until leaving the saddle at 85.

From Washington Post • May 20, 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

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

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

From "The Subtle Knife" by Philip Pullman