Word with crop or shotgun

RIDING

Think of a term that pairs with "horseback" or describes a type of coat worn by equestrians.

This clue plays on two common phrases where "riding" follows the given words. "Crop riding" refers to the equestrian term "crop" (a short whip used in horseback riding), making "riding" the natural pairing. Meanwhile, "shotgun riding" is slang for calling dibs on the front passenger seat in a car, where "shotgun" implies claiming the spot and "riding" completes the idea. The answer ties both meanings together neatly.