saddle horse

Horse for riding

A saddle horse is a horse bred, trained, or suited for riding rather than for pulling vehicles or carrying loads.

The term distinguishes riding horses from draft horses and pack animals.

She learned to ride on a gentle saddle horse at summer camp.

In American English, saddle horse sometimes refers specifically to the American Saddlebred, a breed known for its smooth gaits and showy presence.

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saddle horsedraft horse

Powerful breed for hauling

workhorse · plow horse · carriage horse · pack horse · harness horse

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saddle horsewild horse

Feral, undomesticated equine

feral horse · mustang · bronco

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G