saddle sore

noun

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

Origin of saddle sore

First recorded in 1945–50

Words nearby saddle sore

saddle roof, saddle seat, saddle shoe, saddle soap, saddle someone with, saddle sore, saddle stitch, saddle stitching, saddle-backed, saddle-billed stork, saddle-sore

Example sentences from the Web for saddle-sore

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

    The Quirt |B.M. Bower

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

    Empire Builders |Francis Lynde

  • I could make that appointment, saddle-sore and weary as I was, but I doubted we could get the wagons there.

    Tales of lonely trails |Zane Grey

  • He was saddle-sore and weary, but his purpose knew no weakening.

    The Twins of Suffering Creek |Ridgwell Cullum

British Dictionary definitions for saddle-sore

saddle-sore

adjective

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

noun saddle sore

such a sore