: on horseback
: given without thorough consideration
a horseback opinion
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Michaela Trimble, Vogue, 28 Apr. 2025
Sunset Ranch Hollywood offers spectators a horseback ride to get a 360° view of Los Angeles, including the famous Hollywood Sign, the ocean and valleys.
—Holly Alvarado, Oc Register, 27 Mar. 2025
Lisa Prevost, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2017
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Noun
Photo: Michaela Trimble Rancho del Sol Dorado: Equestrian Adventures
For a taste of the countryside, Rancho del Sol Dorado offers horseback riding experiences through the scenic landscapes surrounding San Miguel.
—Michaela Trimble, Vogue, 28 Apr. 2025
Sunset Ranch Hollywood offers spectators a horseback ride to get a 360° view of Los Angeles, including the famous Hollywood Sign, the ocean and valleys.
—Holly Alvarado, Oc Register, 27 Mar. 2025
Adjective
Horseback riders share the trails with hikers at Brett Woods, a 185-acre conservation area.
—Lisa Prevost, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2017
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“Horseback.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/horseback. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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horseback
1 of 2 noun
horse·back
ˈhȯrs-ˌbak 
: the back of a horse
horseback
2 of 2 adverb
: on horseback
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