sidesaddle

See also: side-saddle

English

a sidesaddle

Alternative forms

• side-saddle

Etymology

side +‎ saddle

Noun

sidesaddle (plural sidesaddles)

1. A saddle, usually for a woman, in which the rider sits with both legs on the same side of the horse.
2. The technique of riding a horse with both legs on the same side of the horse.

Adverb

sidesaddle (not comparable)

how to ride sidesaddle

1. On, or as if on, such a saddle.

   He rode sidesaddle to avoid worsening his injured leg.

   He had his daughter riding sidesaddle on the bicycle frame while he pedaled.

Synonyms

• woman-fashion

Derived terms

• side-saddle flower (Sarracenia purpurea)

Further reading

• sidesaddle on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
• “sidesaddle”, in OneLook Dictionary Search.
• Category:sidesaddles on Wikimedia Commons.Wikimedia Commons