saddle sore

American  

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.

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saddle-sore British  

adjective

1. sore after riding a horse

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

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noun

1. such a sore

Etymology

Origin of saddle sore

First recorded in 1945–50

Example Sentences

About those friends who will ride with you — I wasn’t just talking about the heat and the hills, or the punctured tires and the saddle sores.

From Seattle Times

There are some other distressing cases: a horse with its stomach bloated from a severe parasitic infection and another needing surgery for a deep saddle sore.

From BBC

Then he struggled last year with injury and sickness and withdrew midway through the 2021 Giro due to a saddle sore.

From Seattle Times

First, you must brush the llamas to remove any burs or straw that could create saddle sores.

From Washington Post

Hygiene and comfort are critical, and saddle sores are no joke — and can end an otherwise enjoyable ride.

From Washington Post