Horseback Riding Terminology

noun a cowboy or ranch hand, especially in the western United States

• The buckaroo rode his horse with skill and precision.
• Hey there, buckaroo! How's it going?
• That buckaroo is one tough cowboy.
• Being a buckaroo in the world of finance requires a steady hand and nerves of steel.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea (horses)

verb to wait or be patient

pronoun a word that takes the place of a noun (your)

• Please hold your horses and wait for further instructions before proceeding with the project.
• Hey, hold your horses! Let's not rush into making a decision just yet.
• Hold your horses, dude! We're not in a hurry.
• Before you jump to conclusions, hold your horses and consider all the facts first.

noun A person who is a member of a police force and rides a horse while on duty

• The mounted policeman patrolled the park on horseback.
• Did you see the mounted policeman riding through town?
• The mounted cop on the horse looked pretty cool.
• The mounted policeman was like a knight in shining armor, protecting the city.