horseback riding

noun

: the activity of riding a horse

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Driving oneself would become an expensively anachronistic hobby, like horseback riding—car boys a futuristic answer to horse girls. — Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026 Within the park’s borders, there’s a reservoir for fishing, swimming and no-wake boating, as well as some trails for hiking and horseback riding. — Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 10 Oct. 2026 The carousel offered a wide-ranging look at Sweeney's summer, including horseback riding, swimming underwater in a cave, painting, waterskiing, camping and several outfit photos. — Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2026 Beyond the vineyards, visitors can go horseback riding, visit several craft breweries, or hike scenic trails like Old Rag Mountain in Shenandoah National Park (a 40-minute drive). — Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 25 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for horseback riding

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