boots and saddles

American  

noun

U.S. Army.

1. a cavalry bugle call for mounted drill or formation.

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boots and saddles British  

noun

1. a bugle call formerly used in the US Cavalry to summon soldiers to mount

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boots and saddles

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From Washington Post ● Sep. 8, 2016

Soon afterwards the General sounded "boots and saddles," and presently the regiment was on its way to McPherson.

From The Life of Hon. William F. Cody Known as Buffalo Bill the Famous Hunter, Scout and Guide by Buffalo Bill

Bright and early next day came the milkman—a veteran of the war of 1812—who, agreeably with his custom, sounded the call of boots and saddles on his battered bugle at Brown's door.

From Darrel of the Blessed Isles by Irving Bacheller

Even as "boots and saddles" is sounding, other couriers come riding in from Lieutenant Crane's party.

From The Deserter by Charles King

I had tarried long enough; any moment now might bring "boots and saddles," and if I possessed the slightest desire for a breakfast to fight on, it behooved me to get back within our lines.

From My Lady of the North by Randall Parrish