saddle tramp
In the Old West, a person who wanders from place to place on horseback.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“The saddle tramp rode into town looking for work.”
“The lonely saddle tramp stopped at the ranch, hoping for a warm meal and a place to sleep for the night.”
“With nothing but a worn leather bag and a tired horse, the saddle tramp drifted across the vast, dusty plains in search of his next destination.”
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burr in one's saddle
Synonym of bee in one's bonnet.
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put the saddle on the right horse
To assign praise or blame where it is properly due.
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ride tall in the saddle
To act or conduct oneself in a manner that is imposing, impressive, resolute, or manly.
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tall in the saddle
Imposing, impressive; resolute; manly.
Last updated August 10, 2026