riding horse
Equine for transport
A riding horse is a horse trained and used for carrying a rider, as distinguished from horses bred for draft work, racing, or driving carriages.
The term emphasizes the animal's suitability for recreational or practical mounted travel: She keeps two riding horses at the stable.
- palfreyGentle saddle horse
- ponyCompact equine breed
- mountClimb up or steed
- steedSpirited riding horse
- English saddleHornless horse-riding seat
courser · thoroughbred · charger · bridle path · Lipizzaner · hack · trotter · hobby · hackamore · dressage · equestrian · tack room · stable · gait · trail · mane · stallion · hooves
equine function/purpose
riding horsedraft horse
Powerful breed for hauling
plow horse · carriage horse · pack horse · draft animal · beast of burden
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