ride down

Short definition from Wiktionary

Verb

1. 1
   To cause (a horse) to fall when riding.
2. 2
   To catch or catch up with (someone) by chasing on horseback or in a vehicle.
3. 3
   To bear down, as on a halyard when hoisting a sail.
4. 4
   To treat with severity.
5. 5
   To withstand deceleration from (forces of impact).