: on horseback
: given without thorough consideration
a horseback opinion
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Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 1 July 2024
From walking down the historic Whiskey Row, named after the cluster of saloons, which line the streets, to taking a horseback ride or hike along the trails, Prescott will stir anyone's adventurous spirit.
—Brenna Gauchat, The Arizona Republic, 28 June 2024
The pair rode horseback while dressed head to toe in Hermès.
—Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 24 June 2024
Physical activities are favored this weekend, such as a hike, swim, walking tour, or even a horseback ride (Sagittarius is related to the centaur, after all).
—Kirah Tabourn, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 May 2023
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Noun
Surfers have their favorites, of course, and everyone else can still enjoy picnics, beach walks, horseback rides or simply gather with friends for summer bonfires.
—Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 1 July 2024
From walking down the historic Whiskey Row, named after the cluster of saloons, which line the streets, to taking a horseback ride or hike along the trails, Prescott will stir anyone's adventurous spirit.
—Brenna Gauchat, The Arizona Republic, 28 June 2024
The pair rode horseback while dressed head to toe in Hermès.
—Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 24 June 2024
Physical activities are favored this weekend, such as a hike, swim, walking tour, or even a horseback ride (Sagittarius is related to the centaur, after all).
—Kirah Tabourn, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 May 2023
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“Horseback.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/horseback. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.
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horseback
1 of 2 noun
horse·back
ˈhȯrs-ˌbak 
: the back of a horse
horseback
2 of 2 adverb
: on horseback
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