horseman

noun

horse·​man ˈhȯrs-mən 

1

: a rider or driver of horses

especially : one whose skill is exceptional

2

: a person skilled in caring for or managing horses

3

: a person who breeds or raises horses

horsemanship

ˈhȯrs-mən-ˌship 

noun

Examples of horseman in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Before achieving fame as a pilot, Baracca was an accomplished cavalry commander and horseman. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 17 July 2026

Constitutional clash The ideological lockstep of the horsemen’s charge is demonstrated plainly by comparing them to Roberts and Barrett. — Noah Feldman, Mercury News, 7 July 2026

The high stakes and competitive fields ensure horsemen must bring their A-game to this iconic New York track, with the meet concluding on Labor Day. — Danny Brewer, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026

In the late 1800s, Victor Ario, a 19-year-old Austrian immigrant raised among the horsemen of the Hungarian plains, arrived in Great Falls, Montana. — Jeanne Malle, Air Mail, 4 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for horseman

• horsemen
• norseman
• norsemen

Kids Definition

horseman

noun

horse·​man ˈhȯr-smən 

1

a

: a rider or driver of horses

b

: one skilled in managing horses

2

: a breeder or raiser of horses

horsemanship

-ˌship 

noun