roughrider (Meaning)
roughrider (n)
a horseman skilled at breaking wild horses to the saddle
roughrider (n.)
One who breaks horses; especially (Mil.), a noncommissioned officer in the British cavalry, whose duty is to assist the riding master.
An officer or enlisted man in the 1st U. S. Volunteer Cavalry, a regiment raised for the Spanish war of 1898, composed mostly of Western cowboys and hunters and Eastern college athletes and sportsmen, largely organized, and later commanded, by Theodore Roosevelt. Sometimes, locally, a member of any of various volunteer cavalry commands raised in 1898.
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roughrider Sentence Examples
- The Roughriders charged into battle with fearless abandon, their horses galloping across the rugged terrain.
- President Theodore Roosevelt was known as a Roughrider, having served in the Spanish-American War.
- The Canadian Football League franchise in Regina is named the Roughriders, in tribute to the province's cowboy heritage.
- The annual Calgary Stampede features a thrilling Roughrider event, where cowboys ride wild horses without saddles.
- The roughriders endured a grueling trip through the treacherous mountains, their bodies weary but their spirits unyielding.
- The roughrider's saddle was worn and torn, a testament to countless hours spent on horseback.
- The team of roughriders brought in the cattle from the distant pastures, their skilled horsemanship ensuring a safe return.
- The roughriders were renowned for their bravery and resilience, always ready to face any challenge that came their way.
- The roughrider's hat was adorned with a silver band, a symbol of his unwavering determination.
- In the Wild West, roughriders were essential for herding cattle and maintaining the frontier's way of life.
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a horseman skilled at breaking wild horses to the saddleOne who breaks horses; especially (Mil.), a noncommissioned officer in the British cavalry, whose duty i
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The Roughriders charged into battle with fearless abandon, their horses galloping across the rugged terrain.
President Theodore Roosevelt was known as a Roughrider, having served in the Spanish-American War.
The Canadian Football League franchise in Regina is named the Roughriders, in tribute to the province's cowboy heritage.
The annual Calgary Stampede features a thrilling Roughrider event, where cowboys ride wild horses without saddles.
