Horsemaster
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
- 1 One who takes care of horses, which may include breeding or training.
"Ben had “Buck” Commings with him who also hails from the “Bad Lands”, but “Buck” will only lasso horses. He will be horsemaster at camp."
- 2 An expert equestrian. rare
"The teen-age equestrienne has big dreams and big plans for “Mr. John.” He and Sudy will start out on the Wisconsin Circuit when the show opens in Madison. What are her chances? Modestly, Sudy replies, “Both of us will do our best—but let’s not be previous.” / And what does the future hold? Sudy wants more than anything to become a horsemaster. If all goes well she will learn the art at Porlock Vale Riding School, Porlock, Somerset, England."
Example
More examples"Ben had “Buck” Commings with him who also hails from the “Bad Lands”, but “Buck” will only lasso horses. He will be horsemaster at camp."
Etymology
From horse + master.
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