horsewoman

noun

horse·​wom·​an ˈhȯrs-ˌwu̇-mən 

1

: a woman who is a rider or a driver of horses

especially : one whose skill is exceptional

2

: a woman skilled in caring for or managing horses

3

: a woman who breeds or raises horses

Examples of horsewoman in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In addition to loving dogs, the Queen was an avid horsewoman, and her beloved fell pony Emma — whom the Queen rode into her nineties — stood on the grounds of Windsor Castle as Her late Majesty’s coffin made its final journey to St. George’s Chapel. —Rachel Burchfield, Peoplemag, 19 Sep. 2024

Mary Gaylord McClean Located at the entrance to the Shelbyville Fairgrounds, Mary Gaylord McClean is a champion American Saddlebred show horsewoman. —Stephanie Kuzydym, The Courier-Journal, 22 July 2024

The princess is a keen horsewoman who competed in the 1976 Olympics on the British equestrian team. —William Booth, Washington Post, 25 June 2024

Princess Anne is a skilled horsewoman, having competed in the equestrian three-day event at the 1976 Olympics in Montreal. —Stephanie Petit, Peoplemag, 24 June 2024

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1578, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

horsewoman

noun

horse·​wom·​an ˈhȯr-ˌswu̇m-ən 

1

: a woman who is a rider or driver of horses

2

: a woman skilled in caring for or managing horses

3

: a woman who breeds or raises horses