unsaddle

"My name's Close," said the dark-haired one, as he dismounted and proceeded to unsaddle his horse.

The gauchos, like knowing men, aware that it would not be long before they wanted their horses, were careful not to unsaddle them.

They received the usual frank welcome of a paisano, and were told to dismount and unsaddle.

"Well, since you expect to be our neighbor, better unsaddle and stay for dinner," urged Forrest.

The Indian, Willie John, who had furnished them with the ponies, stopped them when they started to unsaddle.