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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

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

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

From "The Subtle Knife" by Philip Pullman

“Actually, I’m not going to lie,” said another of those horsewomen and horsemen who go about their jobs each day out there.

From Washington Post ● Jun. 9, 2022

“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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