Sad·dled a. Zool. Having a broad patch of color across the back, like a saddle; saddle-backed.

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 Sad·dle v. t. [imp. & p. p. Saddled p. pr. & vb. n. Saddling ]
 1. To put a saddle upon; to equip (a beast) for riding. “saddle my horse.”
    Abraham rose up early, . . . and saddled his ass.   --Gen. xxii. 3.
 2. Hence: To fix as a charge or burden upon; to load; to encumber; as, to saddle a town with the expense of bridges and highways.

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 saddled
      adj 1: having a saddle on or being mounted on a saddled animal;
             "saddled and spurred and ready to ride" [ant: unsaddled]
      2: subject to an imposed burden; "left me saddled with the
         bill"; "found himself saddled with more responsibility
         than power"