horseback riding

noun

: the activity of riding a horse

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In the warmer months, hiking, biking, horseback riding, paddle boarding, and fishing are popular. Meghan Palmer, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026 Like the company’s all-female horseback riding adventure in Iceland, the new Patagonia trip helps women forge connections with both the land and their fellow riders. Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 6 June 2026 Vintage Land Rovers ferry guests through the mountains on wildlife expeditions, while local guides lead adventures such as high-altitude summit hikes, fly-fishing outings, white-water rafting, e-bike tours, horseback riding, and cultural workshops. Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 2 June 2026 West Branch State Park, 30 minutes east in Ravenna, allows camping and offers activities like mountain biking, horseback riding, and disc golf, with several sites on the Mahoning River for boat access. Robert Annis, Midwest Living, 16 May 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 11 Jun. 2026.

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