horseflesh

[ hawrs-flesh ]

/ ˈhɔrsˌflɛʃ /

the flesh of a horse.

horses collectively, especially for riding, racing, etc.

Origin of horseflesh

First recorded in 1490–1500; horse + flesh

Terry and the Queen have something very passionate between them: horseflesh.

The Queen's BFFs |Tom Sykes |April 27, 2012 |DAILY BEAST
It has a flavor slightly sweet, like that of horseflesh, but still distinctly pleasing.

My Attainment of the Pole |Frederick A. Cook
Horseflesh was not suited to their stomachs nor tent life to their inclinations.

The Gold Diggings of Cape Horn |John R. Spears
He had that nice eye for hardiness that Pompe had for a piece of steel or Montmorency for a saucy bit of horseflesh.

In Search of Mademoiselle |George Gibbs

Repeated failure had robbed him of the pride of ownership and all confidence in horseflesh.

Old Man Curry |Charles E. (Charles Emmett) Van Loan
He was a spirited bit of horseflesh, not much more than half the size of the stallion.

Ruth Fielding In the Saddle |Alice B. Emerson

horseflesh

/ (ˈhɔːsˌflɛʃ) /

horses collectively

the flesh of a horse, esp edible horse meat