on horseback

idiom

: on the back of a horse : by riding a horse
Before the invention of the automobile, people often traveled on horseback.

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The ad opened with her on horseback, showcasing highlights from her past collections with the denim powerhouse. Caché McClay, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025 Canines and teams on horseback assisted in the search. Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025 Mosey through West Texas on horseback Everything is bigger in Texas, as the saying goes. Nicholas Derenzo, AFAR Media, 16 Sep. 2025 Michelle and Zooey are the perfect duo to bring this cinematic joyride to life—they’re both original, fearless comedians with huge hearts and a willingness to be funny on horseback. Matt Grobar, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for on horseback

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“On horseback.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20horseback. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.

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