saddle horse

American  

[sad-l hawrs] / ˈsæd l ˌhɔrs /

noun

1. a horse bred, trained, or used for riding, as the American saddle horse.

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saddle horse British  

noun

1. Also called: saddler.  a lightweight horse kept for riding only Compare carthorse

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Etymology

Origin of saddle horse

First recorded in 1655–65

Example Sentences

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saddle horse

He has helped dedicate Amarillo's new post office, given Postmaster Farley an Arabian saddle horse, acted as chief entertainer when Franklin Roosevelt dropped by, been sponsor to many a local sporting event.

From Time Magazine Archive

That made the death of the local bartender national news, and the story appeared in the April 4 Beshoar covers his mountainous territory via automobile, halftrack, airplane, jeep, saddle horse, and on foot.

From Time Magazine Archive

Standard-bred trotters and pacers and the American saddle horse are also raised here.

From Time Magazine Archive

I have been presented with a fine saddle horse and accoutrements.

From Time Magazine Archive

He brought in a big truck of a saddle horse named Chulo so he could ride out with Smith on the track.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand