horsy set
Definition
Noun: A social group or circle of people united by a shared, dedicated interest in horses, equestrian activities such as horseback riding, and the sport of horse racing.
Usage
The term "horsy set" is used to describe a specific, often affluent, social group whose lifestyle and social interactions revolve around equine culture. It implies a shared passion and frequent participation in related events.
Examples
- Noun:
- The country club's annual gala was attended mostly by the local horsy set.
- Her family, being part of the horsy set, spends every weekend at the polo grounds.
Advanced Usage
- The term can sometimes carry connotations of a privileged or exclusive social class for whom horse-related activities are a primary leisure pursuit.
- The article profiled the island's old-money horsy set, tracing their involvement in breeding champion thoroughbreds.
Variants and Related Words
- Horse-loving (adj): Having a great fondness for horses.
- The horse-loving community gathered for the charity ride.
- Equestrian (adj/n): Relating to horse riding; a person who rides horses.
- The estate hosts major equestrian events.
Synonyms
- Equestrian circle: A group focused on horse riding.
- Horse-riding community: A community dedicated to the activity of riding horses.
Related Phrases
- The hunting set: A similar term for a social group dedicated to fox hunting (an activity often overlapping with the horsy set).
- The boundaries between the horsy set and the hunting set are often blurred in the countryside.
Noun
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a set of people sharing a devotion to horses and horseback riding and horse racing
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