Ryegrass, s. A kind of strong grass.
Saccade, s. obs. A violent check the rider gives his horse by drawing both the reins suddenly.
Sack, s. A bag, a pouch, commonly a large bag; the measure of three bushels; a kind of sweet wine now brought chiefly from the Canaries.
Saddle, s. The seat which is put upon the horse for the accommodation of the rider.
Saddle, v. To cover with a saddle; to fix the saddle on.
Saddlebacked, a. Horses saddlebacked have their backs low, and a raised head and neck.
Saddlegall, s. An injury on the horse’s back, arising from a defective or ill-fitted saddle.
Saddle or harness galls may be considered as bruises, and when it can be done should be poulticed, until the swelling has been dispersed or has suppurated. If the matter has not sufficient vent, the opening may be enlarged or the sinus laid open, if there is any. It must then be dressed with digestive ointment, and when it has been reduced to the state of a clear open sore, the cure may be finished by the astringent paste.—White.
Saddler, s. One whose trade is to make saddles.