saddle sore

noun

1
: a gall or open sore developing on the back of a horse at points of pressure from an ill-fitting or ill-adjusted saddle
2
: an irritation or sore on parts of the rider chafed by the saddle

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Skin conditions like chafing, folliculitis, and ulcerations can cause saddle sores. Kelly Hoover Greenway, Health, 19 June 2024 Some of the most common causes of saddle sores include chafing, folliculitis, or ulcerations. Kelly Hoover Greenway, Health, 19 June 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1873, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of saddle sore was in 1873

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“Saddle sore.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/saddle%20sore. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.

Kids Definition

saddle sore

noun
1
: a sore on the back of a horse caused by an ill-fitting or improperly adjusted saddle
2
: an irritation or sore on parts of the rider's body caused by rubbing against the saddle
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