bronco buster

A form of broncobuster — A person who breaks horses so that they can be ridden with a saddle.

Meanings

nounbronco buster (plural bronco busters)

plural bronco busters

  1. alternativeAlternative spelling of broncobuster.

    Over in the large corral a bronco buster, assisted by two of the cowboys, was engaged in roping and throwing some wild mustangs.

    1907, Stewart Edward White, chapter 6, in Arizona Nights

Synonyms & antonyms

nouna person who breaks horses

Broader
equestrianhorseback rider

Synonym sets from Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

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