horseman

/'hɔ:smən/

Thân thiện

A skilled horseman rides his horse across an open field.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A person who breeds and cares for horses: A person whose occupation or primary activity involves the breeding, raising, and general care of horses.
   • A man skilled in equitation: A man who is adept at riding and handling horses.

Usage and Examples

• Noun:
  • The old horseman knew every horse in the stable by name. (This refers to a person who breeds and cares for horses.)
  • He is an excellent horseman, having won several show-jumping competitions. (This refers to a man skilled in riding.)

Advanced Usage

• "A good horseman": Often used to describe not just riding skill but also a deep understanding of horse behavior and welfare.
  • Being a good horseman requires patience and empathy, not just technical skill.

Variants and Related Words

• Horsewoman (n): A woman skilled in riding or caring for horses.
  • She is a renowned horsewoman and trainer.
• Horsemanship (n): The skill or art of riding, training, or managing horses.
  • His horsemanship was evident in the graceful way he handled the young colt.

Synonyms

• Equestrian: A rider or performer on horseback (often used in formal or sporting contexts).
• Rider: A more general term for a person who rides a horse.
• Horse breeder: Specifically for the breeding aspect.
• Horse trainer: Specifically for the training aspect.

Related Phrases

• "A fine horseman": A complimentary phrase denoting high skill and respect in the field.
  • He was known throughout the county as a fine horseman.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a person who breeds and cares for horses
2. a man skilled in equitation

Từ đồng nghĩa

• horse fancier
• equestrian
• horseback rider