Sometimes we explain where they come from and how to use them . Today we talk about horses . They are strong , fast , and beautiful animals . Many years ago , in many places around the world , people used horses to get around . These days , horseback riding is done for sport . It is a good way to get exercise outdoors . However , it is not the easiest sport to enjoy . First of all , horseback riding can cost a lot . You need a horse , the right equipment , a place for it to live , called a stable , and a lot of land to ride it on . Those things can cost a lot of money . So , many people just rent time on a horse . But that can cost a lot too . Then there is the learning curve . This is the time it takes to learn how to do something . Horseback riding has a pretty steep learning curve . Most people need to do it a lot to feel safe on a horse . So , people who did not take lessons when they were young , may have a harder time learning when they get older . That is because there is also some danger with horseback riding . You could get seriously hurt if a horse throws you from its back . If that happens , people say it is important to get back on the horse as soon as you can . (Of course , after you get checked for injuries .) If you do not get back in the saddle , you may be afraid to ever ride a horse again . But if you climb right back on the horse , you might forget about falling off . That is where we get two expressions : “back in the saddle ,” and “If you fall off a horse , (you ) get right back on .” Now , a saddle is the leather seat that you put on horse's back . It secures a rider to the horse . For example , let's say I get fired from my job . It not only upsets me , but it also hurts my self-confidence . So , my friends could say to me , “Anna , It's time you get back in the saddle ! Go find another job !” “If you fall off a horse , you get right back on ” is the same advice . It means : To return to an activity that you have failed at or had trouble with . But not just any activity . If you did something that you didn't enjoy and failed , there is really no need to do it again . For this expression , the activity is usually something that you like or that is important to you for some reason . I told him , “You have to get right back on that horse . Go back home right now and write another song .” And he did ! He is still trying , but he is not afraid of playing in front of people . So , if you need to tell someone to get over their fears and try something again , you can use one of these expressions . If you make mistakes speaking English to a room full of people , just forget about it . My advice is : “Get back in the saddle !” as soon as possible .