saddled up
- mountedFixed in position
- horsebackAtop a steed
- readySuitable for use now
- preparedMade ready beforehand
- burdenedCarrying a heavy load
cinched · stirrups · reins · tacked · geared · leather · cowboy · trail · ride · equipped · loaded · strapped · western · departure · dawn · dusty · spurs · hooves
preparation for riding/departure
saddled upunsaddled
Removed riding seat
dismounted · got off · stabled · unhorsed · untacked
burdening/equipping
saddled upunloaded
Emptied of cargo
unburdened · stripped down · lightened · unsaddled · unbridled
readiness for action (figurative)
saddled upstood down
Withdrew from position
backed out · unprepared · stepped aside · gave up · quit