馬ば上じょう

noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'

on horseback; riding a horse

Refers to being mounted on a horse, often used in historical or formal contexts. Can also modify nouns with の.

• 馬ば上じょうの武ぶ士しが弓ゆみを引ひいた。

  The warrior on horseback drew his bow.

• 馬ば上じょうから見みる景色けしきは格かく別べつだ。

  The view from horseback is exceptional.