horsewoman

[ hawrs-woo m-uh n ]

/ ˈhɔrsˌwʊm ən /

a woman who rides on horseback.

a woman who is skilled in managing or riding horses.

Origin of horsewoman

First recorded in 1555–65; horse + woman

horse·wom·an·ship, noun

If reckless riding and a smart habit make a horsewoman, Polly Preece was a very Amazon.

Sporting Society, Vol. II (of 2) |Various
The thought could not have been the result of previous knowledge on her part, for the girl of the Red Mill was no horsewoman.

Ruth Fielding at Silver Ranch |Alice B. Emerson
Later on, confidence will come with increasing knowledge, and so her education as a horsewoman will be properly begun.

Riding and Driving for Women |Belle Beach
The sound of hoofs aroused him, and looking below he saw a horsewoman reining up near his men at the wreck.

Whispering Smith |Frank H. Spearman

This question was rapidly called forth by a horsewoman who rode past at an easy canter in the midst of a group of men.

Sir Brook Fossbrooke, Volume I. |Charles James Lever