equestrienne

[ ih-kwes-tree-en ]

/ ɪˌkwɛs triˈɛn /

a woman who rides horses.

Origin of equestrienne

First recorded in 1860–65; equestri(an) + -enne

See -enne.

"Your horse needs exercise," said Henri to the equestrienne.

Zibeline, Complete |Phillipe de Massa
Soft, rich cylinder about one inch thick made in the town of Banbury, famous for its spicy, citrus-peel buns and its equestrienne.

The Complete Book of Cheese |Robert Carlton Brown
The equestrienne talked thus volubly as she led the way to the ante-room, her new acquaintance stumbling after her.

Belford's Magazine, Vol 2, December 1888 |Various
You would not offer such an impertinence to an equestrienne, and you must remember that a "wheel" is only a metal horse.

The Complete Bachelor |Walter Germain

Even without appearing as an equestrienne you have contrived to be exiled and repudiated.

A Noble Name |Claire Von Glmer

equestrienne

/ (ɪˌkwɛstrɪˈɛn) /

a female rider on horseback, esp one in a circus who performs acrobatics