battle-trained

My horse was battle-trained; his ears were laid flat against his head and he stamped and pawed at the noise, but he hadn't run at the sound of gunshots, and he stood his ground as I groped for the saddle iron.

Sick Cycle Carousel 2010

It was then that Alobar's battle-trained vision focused on the leer in the leaves.

La insistencia de Jürgen Fauth 2010

As a POW he was out of the loop on learning any strategy, diplomacy, when to delegate, how to make decisions that have no good outcomes, and so on -- all the things one wants a battle-trained leader of the military to learn during war.

McCain Campaign Accuses Obama Camp Of Coordinating With Webb To Attack McCain 2009

It easily dodged the soldier's clumsy thrust and headed straight for Thirrin, but her horse was battle-trained and it leaped forward to meet the attack, lashing out with its steel-shod hooves.

Excerpt: The Cry of The Icemark by Stuart Hill 2005

Lord Stefsson assessed the crowd, his battle-trained mind accustomed to sizing up war opponents rather than men he was meant to rule.

Playing Easy to Get Sherrilyn Kenyon 2006

Lord Stefsson assessed the crowd, his battle-trained mind accustomed to sizing up war opponents rather than men he was meant to rule.

Playing Easy to Get Sherrilyn Kenyon 2006

As the consequence, we found our soldiers spread all over the world, always battle-trained and battle-ready, poised for a war that always threatened.

Our National Malady 2006

In addition, by having an armed force in place, and one composed of battle-trained veterans, you will discourage anyone from taking advantage of you.

Soarer's Choice Modesitt, L. E. 2006

Lord Stefsson assessed the crowd, his battle-trained mind accustomed to sizing up war opponents rather than men he was meant to rule.

Playing Easy to Get Sherrilyn Kenyon 2006

Lord Stefsson assessed the crowd, his battle-trained mind accustomed to sizing up war opponents rather than men he was meant to rule.

Playing Easy to Get Sherrilyn Kenyon 2006