saddle up
phrasal verb
saddled up; saddling up; saddles up
: to get on a horse
He saddled up and rode away.
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After familiarizing myself with the fleet of horses—including a month-old foal—a small group saddled up for a breathtaking excursion through the scenic mountains.
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Mary Honkus, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Jan. 2026
In other words, saddle up your soul.
—Joe Lynch, Billboard, 13 Jan. 2026
Want to saddle up at the bar during the National Western Stock Show?
—Brittany Anas, Denver Post, 9 Jan. 2026
Some of our best memories of the summer came courtesy of the concierge team, who set us up with horseback riding at a stunning stable five minutes away and ensured that even our toddler could saddle up with the rest of us.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 29 Dec. 2025
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Mary Honkus, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Jan. 2026
In other words, saddle up your soul.
—Joe Lynch, Billboard, 13 Jan. 2026
Want to saddle up at the bar during the National Western Stock Show?
—Brittany Anas, Denver Post, 9 Jan. 2026
Some of our best memories of the summer came courtesy of the concierge team, who set us up with horseback riding at a stunning stable five minutes away and ensured that even our toddler could saddle up with the rest of us.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 29 Dec. 2025
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“Saddle up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/saddle%20up. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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