Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

saddle-up

verb

/ˈsæd.əl ʌp/

Definition

To prepare a horse for riding by putting a saddle on its back.

Examples

Before the sun rose, the cowboys would always saddle-up and head out to round up the cattle.
She was excited to saddle-up her new horse for the first time.
After a long day at work, he loved to saddle-up and escape into the countryside.

Meaning

The phrase ‘saddle-up’ often refers to getting ready to ride a horse, indicating the action of placing a saddle on the horse and securing it properly.