Definition

A group of horses that are kept together so that ranch workers can choose which ones to ride or use for work.

Example

The cowboys rounded up the remuda to select their horses for the day.

Conversation

Did you see the remuda at the ranch yesterday?

Yeah, it was impressive how many horses they had to choose from.

I know! It's always fascinating to see which ones they select for the day.

Absolutely, each horse has its own personality.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Remuda originates from Spanish 'remuda', meaning a change or a replacement, particularly referring to a herd of horses used for remounting. The term is derived from the verb 'remudar', which means to change or to replace, combining 're-' (meaning again) and 'mudar' (meaning to change).

Memory Tip

Think of 'changing' ('remudar') horses again ('re-') — that's why a remuda refers to a group of horses used for remounting.

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