What does the cryptic crossword clue "Horseman's cold nature when drunk (7)" mean?

The definition is "Horseman". The wordplay uses anagram, charade. anagram of NATURE ("nature") [anagram: "drunk"] + C (abbreviation of "cold") = CENTAUR; definition: "Horseman's" The answer is CENTAUR.

Horseman's cold nature when drunk (7)

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