also: ばしゅ · ばぬし
noun
horse owner; owner of a horse
General term for the owner of a horse, especially in the context of horse racing.
彼は競走馬の馬主です。
He is the owner of a racehorse.
noun
registered owner (of a racehorse)
Only with reading うまぬし
Specifically refers to the officially registered owner of a racehorse, as recognized by racing authorities. This sense is restricted to the reading うまぬし.
馬主として登録するには審査が必要だ。
To register as a racehorse owner, an examination is required.