saddletree

[ sad-l-tree ]

noun

1. the frame of a saddle.

saddletree

/ ˈsædəlˌtriː /

noun

1. the frame of a saddle

Word History and Origins

Origin of saddletree¹

First recorded in 1375–1425, saddletree is from the late Middle English word sadeltre. See saddle, tree

Example Sentences

Without enough time to evacuate on trailers, these horses at Saddletree Ranch Equestrian Center in Sylmar were let free late last night so they could run away from the fire.

From Los Angeles Times

But already, footage showed that the horses at Saddletree Ranch Equestrian Center in Sylmar were freed last night, as the flames moved too quickly to allow for evacuation by trailer.

From Los Angeles Times

Romina Sandjan, 56, watched the fire approach from a driveway near Foxfield and Saddletree drives.

From Los Angeles Times

Two pieces of wood which form the arched forward part of a saddletree.

From Project Gutenberg

John Gilpin at his horse's side Seized fast the flowing mane, And up he got, in haste to ride, But soon came down again; For saddletree scarce reached had he, His journey to begin, When, turning round his head, he saw Three customers come in.

From Project Gutenberg