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Equestrian

Of or pertaining to horses or horsemen, or to horsemanship; as, equestrian feats, or games.

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Buster 76% connected

Something huge; a roistering blade; also, a spree.

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Horseman 76% connected

A rider on horseback; one skilled in the management of horses; a mounted man.

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Horsewoman 76% connected

A woman who rides on horseback.

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Jockey 76% connected

A professional rider of horses in races.

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Picador 76% connected

A horseman armed with a lance, who in a bullfight receives the first attack of the bull, and excites him by picking him without attempting to kill hi…

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Postilion 76% connected

One who rides and guides the first pair of horses of a coach or post chaise; also, one who rides one of the horses when one pair only is used.

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Roughrider 76% connected

One who breaks horses; especially (Mil.), a noncommissioned officer in the British cavalry, whose duty is to assist the riding master.

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Rider 76% connected

One who, or that which, rides.

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Knight 66% connected

A young servant or follower; a military attendant.

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Riding 66% connected

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