Saddle Sore (Noun)
Meaning 1
Sore on a horseback rider chafed by a saddle.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The rider got off the horse with a severe saddle sore that made it difficult for her to walk.
- After a week of riding through the wilderness, John's saddle sore had become a painful companion.
- The new rider had been warned about saddle sores but was unprepared for the actual discomfort they caused.
- As she dismounted, Emily couldn't help but rub her saddle sore, which was now throbbing in time with her heartbeat.
- A day's ride through the rocky terrain had left the inexperienced horseback rider with a nasty saddle sore that required immediate attention.
Meaning 2
An open sore on the back of a horse caused by ill-fitting or badly adjusted saddle.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The veterinarian diagnosed the horse with a severe saddle sore that required several weeks of treatment before it would heal.
- After noticing the saddle sore on her mare, she immediately removed the saddle and adjusted it to fit more comfortably.
- Saddle sores can be a painful and debilitating condition for horses if not addressed promptly by the owner or trainer.
- The horse's saddle sore was caused by the novice rider's mistake in cinching the saddle too tightly.
- A saddle sore can be a serious condition that requires the expert care of a veterinarian to prevent further complications.