especially a light saddle horse for a woman
A saddle horse for the road, or for state occasions, as distinguished from a war horse.
A saddle-horse, esp. for a lady.
A gentle, easy saddle - horse, as for a lady.
n. [French, Latin] A horse led by the bridle on state occasions;—a saddle-horse for the road or other ordinary purposes;—a small horse suitable for ladies.