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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One of those changes for Charlotte is a little less time on horseback.
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Breanne L. Heldman, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
Ski, snowboard, hike, bike, or hit the trails on horseback at the local mountain resort.
—Laura Beausire, Travel + Leisure, 30 Sep. 2025
The video shows three officers on horseback talking to two men on the side of the road.
—Tj MacIas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Sep. 2025
The ad opened with her on horseback, showcasing highlights from her past collections with the denim powerhouse.
—Caché McClay, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025
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Breanne L. Heldman, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
Ski, snowboard, hike, bike, or hit the trails on horseback at the local mountain resort.
—Laura Beausire, Travel + Leisure, 30 Sep. 2025
The video shows three officers on horseback talking to two men on the side of the road.
—Tj MacIas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Sep. 2025
The ad opened with her on horseback, showcasing highlights from her past collections with the denim powerhouse.
—Caché McClay, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025
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“On horseback.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20horseback. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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