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    riding vs horseback riding

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    Reiten als Hobby bzw. Sport: Sagt man eher "riding" oder "horseback riding" - und was ist der Unterschied zwischen beiden?

    AuthorJojo- (464858) 20 Mar 20, 09:15
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    Soweit ich weiß, ist in den USA 'horseback riding' eher verbreitet. Ich, BE-geprägt und Reiter, sage nur 'riding'.

    #1Author Gibson (418762) 20 Mar 20, 10:14
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    M-W would confirm Gibson's statement about "horseback riding." However, if the context makes it clear, "riding" could be understood. (There are many things that you can ride: A horse, a motorcycle, a bike, etc.)

    However, M-W has a number of related entries where "horseback" is left off, such as "riding boots" and "riding breeches." In those cases, when tend to refer to items specifically used for horseback riding, the context makes it clear that "horseback" not be stated.


    #2Author hbberlin (420040) 20 Mar 20, 12:34
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    But wouldn't even American horseback riders, when they talk to their family and friends, say sth like:

    "Today is a beautiful day to go riding / go out riding!" ???

    #3AuthorRoland-DUES (1290252)  20 Mar 20, 15:49
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    Likely, assuming that the family/friends knew that they would likely have been horseback riding on that day and not bike riding, for example. (I would imagine that a perfect day for doing one is also a perfect day for doing the other.)

    #4Author hbberlin (420040) 20 Mar 20, 16:16
     
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