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riding school

American  

noun

  1. a place where equitation is taught.


Etymology

Origin of riding school

First recorded in 1670–80

Example Sentences

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The farm was run by JM Nixon and Son and, as well housing several holiday cottages, had a riding school and 140 cattle, the court heard.

From BBC • Dec. 13, 2023

The Felsenreitschule, the former riding school, holds an audience of 1,437 and is known as a location for the 1965 film “The Sound of Music.”

From Seattle Times • Aug. 11, 2023

The district has already decided to start a new opt-in system for riding school buses, which officials say could create efficiencies because many families drive their children, and some older students drive themselves.

From Washington Post • Dec. 27, 2022

I own and run a riding school for competitive English equestrian events, but I also board and train horses on the side.

From Slate • Jul. 10, 2020

“That man's letting the riding school keep them there while they're doing some rebuilding. Anything else you want to know?”

From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell