Horseback Riding, Horse Riding
noun, verbal noun
If you ride a horse, that's horseback riding or, in some parts of the world, simply horse riding.
じょうば
This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You haven't learned this reading for 乗, so here's a mnemonic to help you: Know who loves horseback riding? That's right, Joe (じょう) the farmhand. It makes sense, with him being a farmhand and all.
今朝、乗馬をしました。
This morning, I went horseback riding.
乗馬を体験してみたい。
I want to experience horseback riding.
最近は、乗馬クラブに通っています。
Recently, I've been attending a horse riding club.