side horse
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of side horse
First recorded in 1930–35
Example Sentences
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Abraham Lincoln rode horses: "I'd like to ride horses, too," Trump said, but warned of the risks of falling off.
From Barron's • Jul. 3, 2026
They weren't allowed to ride horses, but there were no rules about the bicycles, so the bicycle became a symbol of freedom for women's rights and women's equality.
From Salon • Apr. 18, 2024
As a child growing up in the remote outback, she learned early to ride horses, round up cattle and drive trucks and tractors.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 1, 2023
My son went to university and my daughters went to a good school - they go swimming at a club and ride horses.
From BBC • Oct. 21, 2023
Others went by in convertibles, off to play tennis or ride horses or sail.
From "Hunger of Memory" by Richard Rodriguez
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