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Recent Examples of horseback from the Web
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Take a short walk over to the beach and relax at one of the world's best beach bars, explore the historic town of Trancoso (on foot or on horseback), or enjoy the spa, cooking lessons, and water activities also offered.
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A historic therapy Therapeutic horseback riding has a centuries-old history.
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Just two weeks before the big day, Lara broke both her wrists in a horseback riding accident.
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Even Russian President Vladimir Putin makes an appearance on horseback, sans halo.
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Once the parade began, Prince William and Prince Charles rode horseback—as is tradition—dressed in full military garb, including medals and bearskin hats.
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Zinke toured Bears Ears last month on foot, horseback and helicopter and met with Utah Gov. Gary Herbert and other state leaders.
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The monuments to Jefferson Davis and Jeb Stuart went up in 1907; the horseback statue of Jackson was unveiled in 1919.
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Saber historically in the development of the sport was viewed as the weapon that the calvary used on horseback.
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First Known Use of horseback
14th century
horseback
Definition of horseback
: on horseback
First Known Use of horseback
1727
horseback
Definition of horseback
: given without thorough consideration a horseback opinion
First Known Use of horseback
1879
HORSEBACK Defined for English Language Learners
horseback
Definition of horseback for English Language Learners
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: on the back of a horse
HORSEBACK Defined for Kids
Definition of horseback for Students
: the back of a horse They're traveling on horseback.
Definition of horseback for Students
: on horseback We rode horseback.
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