"Art in the saddle" is a phrase that denotes a sense of skill in horsemanship. The antonyms of this phrase can be interpreted in two ways, negating the sense of art or saddle. Antonyms of art in this sense would be unskilled, clumsy, or incompetent. On the other hand, if we consider antonyms of saddle, we might infer that someone who lacks art in the saddle could be considered uncomfortable, inexperienced, or uncertain when horseback riding. Regardless of how one approaches the task of finding antonyms for "art in the saddle," these terms paint a picture of someone who is ill-prepared or ill-equipped to ride a horse with grace and skill.