1
: used for or when riding
a riding horse
riding boots
2
: operated by a rider
a riding mower
1
: one of the three administrative jurisdictions into which Yorkshire, England, was formerly divided
2
: an administrative jurisdiction or electoral district in a British dominion (such as Canada)
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Melonee Hurt, Nashville Tennessean, 5 Dec. 2025
The cushioned insole will prevent your feet from feeling sore throughout the day, which other heeled riding boots typically don’t offer.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 4 Dec. 2025
The 545-Wh PowerPack reclining within the frame is reckoned good for up to 75 miles (120 km) of per-charge riding at the lowest PAS level.
—New Atlas, 29 Nov. 2025
The pace of life there is highly sought after, and attracts horse-lovers and nature enthusiasts alike with its ample opportunities for trail riding, as well as skiing and hiking.
—Emilee Coblentz, Outside, 24 Nov. 2025
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The event will feature bull riding, barrel racing, team roping and a musical lineup featuring some of country music's biggest stars.
—Melonee Hurt, Nashville Tennessean, 5 Dec. 2025
The cushioned insole will prevent your feet from feeling sore throughout the day, which other heeled riding boots typically don’t offer.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 4 Dec. 2025
The 545-Wh PowerPack reclining within the frame is reckoned good for up to 75 miles (120 km) of per-charge riding at the lowest PAS level.
—New Atlas, 29 Nov. 2025
The pace of life there is highly sought after, and attracts horse-lovers and nature enthusiasts alike with its ample opportunities for trail riding, as well as skiing and hiking.
—Emilee Coblentz, Outside, 24 Nov. 2025
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“Riding.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/riding. Accessed 15 Dec. 2025.
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