sidesaddle

sidesaddle [sahyd-sad-l] ExamplesWord Origin noun

1. a saddle for women on which the rider sits, facing forward, usually with both feet on the left side of the horse.

adverb

2. seated on a sidesaddle: The girl hunted sidesaddle.

Origin of sidesaddle 1485–95; earlier syd saddyl. See side1, saddle Examples from the Web for side-saddle Historical Examples of side-saddle

For this an English side-saddle was procured—she was properly equipped and mounted.

Tales And Novels, Volume 9 (of 10)

Maria Edgeworth

Accidents, indeed, in the side-saddle, are of extremely rare occurrence.

The Young Lady’s Equestrian Manual

Anonymous

I can but answer yes, for I have been; but am I not to have my trunk and side-saddle?

Buffalo Bill’s Spy Trailer

Colonel Prentiss Ingraham

I have sent Taters on horseback with a led horse and a side-saddle for you.

Victor’s Triumph

Mrs. E. D. E. N. Southworth

I put a side-saddle on the beast; and a woman’s skirt on myself.

Dulcibel

Henry Peterson

British Dictionary definitions for side-saddle side-saddle noun

1. a riding saddle originally designed for women riders in skirts who sit with both legs on the near side of the horse

adverb

2. on or as if on a side-saddleto be riding side-saddle

Word Origin and History for side-saddle n.

“saddle made for the occupant to ride on with both feet on the same side of the horse,” used chiefly by women, late 15c., from side (adj.) + saddle (n.).