horsemanship
horsemanship — noun
1. the ability to ride a horse well, including controlling the animal's speed and d
the ability to ride a horse well, including controlling the animal's speed and direction, staying seated as the horse moves, and responding to different terrains or obstacles.
Maria amazed the judges with her horsemanship during the cross-country event.
collocation: horsemanship + during [event]
The ranch foreman tested every new worker's horsemanship before letting them handle the cattle alone.
horsemanship tested/checked for a practical purpose
Chen spent three summers at an equestrian centre to improve his horsemanship.
Yuki won first place in the regional horsemanship contest for teenagers under sixteen.
Kwame signed up for an intensive horsemanship course during his holiday in Mongolia.
- equestrian skill
more formal and slightly broader, covering dressage and jumping as well as general riding
- riding ability
more general, less tied to the art of controlling a horse
- horse-handling skills
emphasises control and care of the animal on the ground as well as on its back
文法句型
[uncountable noun]
用法筆記
This noun is uncountable, so it is not used with 'a' or in the plural. Use phrases like 'a high level of horsemanship' or 'horsemanship skills' to describe an individual's ability.