horsewoman

noun

horse·​wom·​an ˈhȯrs-ˌwu̇-mən 

1

: a woman who is a rider or a driver of horses

especially : one whose skill is exceptional

2

: a woman skilled in caring for or managing horses

3

: a woman who breeds or raises horses

Examples of horsewoman in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

As the sun glances off the ice, the camera pans into the hands of a horsewoman — Ansa Kuzenbayeva, the muse who inspired the campaign — and her glittering stacks of Spinelli Kilcollin rings, moving with the reins. — Kate Matthams, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2026

The royal family's late matriarch Queen Elizabeth was also a great horsewoman, and Zara previously told PEOPLE her happiest family memories around horses involve that bond. — Janine Henni, People.com, 11 Aug. 2025

Mary Gaylord McClean Located at the entrance to the Shelbyville Fairgrounds, Mary Gaylord McClean is a champion American Saddlebred show horsewoman. — Stephanie Kuzydym, The Courier-Journal, 22 July 2024

The princess is a keen horsewoman who competed in the 1976 Olympics on the British equestrian team. — William Booth, Washington Post, 25 June 2024

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1578, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for horsewoman

• businesswoman
• congresswoman
• englishwoman
• gentlewoman
• noblewoman
• policewoman
• washerwoman
• chairwoman
• frenchwoman
• kinswoman
• madwoman
• saleswoman

Kids Definition

horsewoman

noun

horse·​wom·​an ˈhȯr-ˌswu̇m-ən 

1

: a woman who is a rider or driver of horses

2

: a woman skilled in caring for or managing horses

3

: a woman who breeds or raises horses