Thesaurus results for EQUINE

equine

noun

Definition of equine

as in horse

a large hoofed domestic animal that is used for carrying or drawing loads and for riding one of the more esteemed equines of modern times was the racehorse Seabiscuit

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Recent Examples of equine One of the groundbreaking programs at Miraval Arizona is equine therapy, which began in 1995, the initial year of the resort. — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2026 The Lord of the Rings star has a habit of buying equine costars from his film sets, including three horses from Peter Jackson’s epic fantasy trilogy. — Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Aug. 2026 Taylor Sheridan on his daily schedule Like any good cowboy, Sheridan starts the day taking care of his equine companions. — Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Aug. 2026 Now there's an outpouring of gratitude from special needs families seeing their children find rhythm, strength and independence through equine therapy. — Megan Shinn, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026 The Queen tends to sport the brooch during equine events to honor King Edward VII and his legendary Thoroughbred racehorse that won the Epsom Derby in 1909. — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 22 Aug. 2026 Tracey Bogan said in a January lawsuit that her horse Kodak suffered an eye injury at Reform Stables in Charlotte when Desmon Moore, who runs the boarding and equine event business, rode him without permission last Christmas. — Amber Gaudet updated August 21, Charlotte Observer, 21 Aug. 2026 And the more–than–$5 million project to gild equine statues along the nearby Memorial Bridge? — Michael Scherer, The Atlantic, 20 Aug. 2026 The nonprofit also has a rescue ranch in Connecticut that assist veterans using equine therapy to help with stress, trauma and PTSD. — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 19 Aug. 2026

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The Lord of the Rings star has a habit of buying equine costars from his film sets, including three horses from Peter Jackson’s epic fantasy trilogy.

— Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Aug. 2026
Bucci has spent much of the year thinking not merely about producing results but about timing them — when to jump, when to rest, and when to leave a horse alone.

— Gemma Redrup, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026

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