saddle sore

noun

1. an irritation or sore on a horse caused by the rubbing of a poorly adjusted saddle.
2. an irritation or sore on a rider caused by a saddle.

saddle-sore

adjective

1. sore after riding a horse
2. (of a horse or rider) having sores caused by the chafing of the saddle

noun

1. such a sore

Word History and Origins

Origin of saddle sore¹

First recorded in 1945–50

Example Sentences

Stiff and saddle-sore as he was, Eckstein leaped out of his chair with an oath.

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He had to feed the pony, comb out his mane and tail, give him a good grooming and do something about that saddle sore.

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The senator was saddle-sore as well as hungry, and his temper showed in his blood-shot eyes.

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But Kenneth confessed to being saddle-sore, and begged for another day's respite.

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He just waddled along, swaying from side to side and making his rider saddle sore.

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