horseback riding

noun

: the activity of riding a horse

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web New research purports to have found the earliest evidence of horseback riding. Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 3 Mar. 2023 But one part of the classic cowboy picture was missing: horseback riding. Byandrew Curry, science.org, 3 Mar. 2023 As for activity and sport, the list is endless: think horseback riding, tons of hiking, canoeing, kayaking, whitewater rafting, a Via Ferrata, ATV tours, and visiting the Columbia Icefield. Leena Kim, Town & Country, 2 Mar. 2023 The 2,400-acre Fairfield Lake is the centerpiece of the state park, which offers miles of trails for hiking, biking and horseback riding. Dallas News, 1 Mar. 2023 My life centers around being outside, horseback riding, being with my kids, running around. ABC News, 23 Feb. 2023 Six parks will span 2.6 square kilometers, filled with tens of thousands of trees and traversed by trails and pathways for walking, cycling and horseback riding. Nicola Chilton, CNN, 22 Feb. 2023 Although the nonprofit's specialty is skiing, it's expanded to also include summer activities like kayaking, horseback riding, hiking, archery and waterskiing. Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 22 Feb. 2023 Spend a day outdoors hiking, biking, birdwatching, or horseback riding. Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 18 Feb. 2023 See More

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“Horseback riding.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/horseback%20riding. Accessed 20 Mar. 2023.

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