horseman

noun

horse·​man ˈhȯrs-mən 

1

: a rider or driver of horses

especially : one whose skill is exceptional

2

: a person skilled in caring for or managing horses

3

: a person who breeds or raises horses

horsemanship

ˈhȯrs-mən-ˌship 

noun

Examples of horseman in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The museum would later acquire and display the nine-by-nine-foot Napoleon Leading the Army Over the Alps, depicting a black horseman in camouflage and Timberlands against a background with tiny sperm swimming throughout — a recurring theme in his early work. —Rachel Corbett, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2024

That depth of bench is the main reason that Thoroughbred horsemen from around the world are so keen to come Stateside to test their luck come November. —Guy Martin, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024

Douglas, 83, is a cowboy from Mississippi whose father was a horseman. —Tiffani Arnold, Chicago Tribune, 30 Nov. 2024

Bella Hadid has traded California’s sunshine for a new life in Texas, stepping away from the fashion scene and enjoying her romance with renowned horseman Adan Banuelos. —Jessica Scemama, Glamour, 15 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

horseman

noun

horse·​man ˈhȯr-smən 

1

a

: a rider or driver of horses

b

: one skilled in managing horses

2

: a breeder or raiser of horses

horsemanship

-ˌship 

noun