horseback riding

noun

: the activity of riding a horse

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Beyond the vineyards, visitors can go horseback riding, visit several craft breweries, or hike scenic trails like Old Rag Mountain in Shenandoah National Park (a 40-minute drive). — Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 25 Sep. 2026 In summer, guests appeared to be genteel, sophisticated middle-aged couples in Patagonia vests who had come for a long weekend of hiking, fishing, and horseback riding—or young families on a short vacation. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Sep. 2026 The Harligs decided to establish the Friendship Circle several years later, offering a host of programs designed for people with special needs, including music therapy, karate, dance, arts and crafts and even horseback riding. — Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2026 The vacation also included horseback riding, visiting an aquarium and an afternoon tea party. — Emy Lacroix, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for horseback riding

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“Horseback riding.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/horseback%20riding. Accessed 3 Oct. 2026.

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