horseback riding

noun

: the activity of riding a horse

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Everything from mountain biking and kayaking, hiking and horseback riding will immerse travelers among the vivid trees. — Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Sep. 2026 The vacation also included horseback riding, visiting an aquarium and an afternoon tea party. — Emy Lacroix, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026 Her death was announced by her wife, producer Robyn Goodman, who noted that Louizos’ death followed a series of health challenges stemming from a horseback riding accident while on vacation in Greece last year. — Greg Evans, Deadline, 27 Aug. 2026 The lodge is open all year round, with activities like horseback riding, summer evening bonfires, and UTV-ing for guests during warmer weather, and snowmobiling in the winter. — Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for horseback riding

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“Horseback riding.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/horseback%20riding. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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