horseback riding

noun

: the activity of riding a horse

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The hotel can also arrange more typical Lanai tourist activities—scuba diving, sailing, horseback riding, or a day at the beach at the sister Four Seasons resort. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Oct. 2026 The Kitchen serves salumi plates and local bread, perfect for refueling after skiing, snowmobile tours, and horseback riding at Turpin Meadow Ranch. — Lindsay Cohn, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026 Research has shown that the therapeutic use of horseback riding can improve balance and coordination in people who have neurological conditions like cerebral palsy, and lessen the symptoms for veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder. — Ondine Cohane, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2026 In addition to stargazing, the park also offers bird watching, camping, hiking, horseback riding, picnicking and scenic driving opportunities. — ABC News, 21 Oct. 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 30 Oct. 2026.

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