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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Sporting a blue jersey with the number 4, William took the field on horseback against the scenic backdrop of Windsor Castle.
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Logan Holland, People.com, 11 July 2025
Crews fanned out in air boats, helicopters and on horseback.
—Sean Murphy, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2025
Residents were outraged and shouted at the ICE agents who were on foot, on horseback and in Humvees.
—Jade Walker, CNN Money, 8 July 2025
Agents carrying assault rifles, and others on horseback, stormed the park on Monday morning, which has been the site of pro-immigrant rallies.
—Lia Russell
july 8, Sacbee.com, 8 July 2025
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Logan Holland, People.com, 11 July 2025
Crews fanned out in air boats, helicopters and on horseback.
—Sean Murphy, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2025
Residents were outraged and shouted at the ICE agents who were on foot, on horseback and in Humvees.
—Jade Walker, CNN Money, 8 July 2025
Agents carrying assault rifles, and others on horseback, stormed the park on Monday morning, which has been the site of pro-immigrant rallies.
—Lia Russell
july 8, Sacbee.com, 8 July 2025
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“On horseback.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20horseback. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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