horsewoman

[ hawrs-woom-uhn ]

/ ˈhɔrsˌwʊm ən /

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noun, plural horse·wom·en.

a woman who rides on horseback.

a woman who is skilled in managing or riding horses.

Origin of horsewoman

First recorded in 1555–65; horse + woman

OTHER WORDS FROM horsewoman

horse·wom·an·ship, noun

Words nearby horsewoman

horse trader, horse trading, horse trailer, horseweed, horsewhip, horsewoman, horsey, horsily, hor. som., horst, Horst Wessel song

Example sentences from the Web for horsewoman

If reckless riding and a smart habit make a horsewoman, Polly Preece was a very Amazon.
Sporting Society, Vol. II (of 2)|Various
The thought could not have been the result of previous knowledge on her part, for the girl of the Red Mill was no horsewoman.
Ruth Fielding at Silver Ranch|Alice B. Emerson
Later on, confidence will come with increasing knowledge, and so her education as a horsewoman will be properly begun.
Riding and Driving for Women|Belle Beach
The sound of hoofs aroused him, and looking below he saw a horsewoman reining up near his men at the wreck.
Whispering Smith|Frank H. Spearman

This question was rapidly called forth by a horsewoman who rode past at an easy canter in the midst of a group of men.
Sir Brook Fossbrooke, Volume I.|Charles James Lever