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
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The Duchess of Alba was, according to her close friend Raúl del Pozo, an excellent hostess, friend, and horsewoman, and quite intelligent despite the impression left by her lilting voice.
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Paloma Simón, Vanity Fair, 9 Apr. 2026
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
Poet, novelist, and competitive horsewoman DéLana R.A.
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 5 Jan. 2026
Under the guidance of owner and lifelong horsewoman Barb Phillips, the resort’s equine experiences—which include Wisdom of the Horse, Healing Power of Horses, and Rescue Horse Rehabilitation—reflect a philosophy anchored to empathy, mindfulness, and trust.
—Chloe Frost-Smith, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2025
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Paloma Simón, Vanity Fair, 9 Apr. 2026
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
Poet, novelist, and competitive horsewoman DéLana R.A.
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 5 Jan. 2026
Under the guidance of owner and lifelong horsewoman Barb Phillips, the resort’s equine experiences—which include Wisdom of the Horse, Healing Power of Horses, and Rescue Horse Rehabilitation—reflect a philosophy anchored to empathy, mindfulness, and trust.
—Chloe Frost-Smith, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2025
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“Horsewoman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/horsewoman. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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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
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