The reckless rider did not mean to ride down his horse.
ride down
idiomTo cause (a horse) to fall when riding.
During the intense cavalry training, the soldier accidentally rode down his horse on the muddy field.
The exhausted animal collapsed after the soldier, in his desperate haste to reach the front lines, rode down his horse on the rocky mountain path.
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free ride
An opportunity or benefit which has no cost, especially one enjoyed or undertaken at the expense of others.
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full ride
A scholarship that covers all tuition, and in some cases fees or other educational and living expenses as well.
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go along for the ride
To accompany someone in a passive manner, or to take a relatively passive or detached role in a project or group activity.
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Nantucket sleigh ride
An instance of the dragging of a whaleboat across the surface of a body of water by a harpooned whale.
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ride hard and put away wet
To mistreat (someone or something); to not properly care for.
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ride herd on
To supervise.
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ride high
To enjoy good fortune; to be in a privileged situation; to be particularly happy or proud.
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ride off into the sunset
To depart and fade into obscurity.