Western Saddle Parts

10 Questions | By Dreamriverstable | Updated: Mar 20, 2022 | Attempts: 2536

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The lower outside part of the saddle that sits on the horse is called the __________

The skirt in western saddles will differ depending on manufacturer, and discipline. Roping saddles have heavy wide skirting, the saddle above has what is known as a round skirt and could be classified as a barrel saddle.

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The back of the seat is called the_________.

Heights of the cantle vary greatly depending on what type of saddle is used and for what discipline. Many children's saddles have a higher cantle, however higher is not always better, it is harder to do an emergency dismount with a high cantle.

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The arrow is pointing to what is known as the _________

The swell should rest against the front to nearly the top of the thighs. This helps maintain rider position.

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The swell should rest against the front to nearly the top of the thighs. This helps maintain rider position.

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The opening in the front of the saddle is called the ________

below this on either side of the opening is what is known as "bars". Bars are part of the tree or main frame of the saddle. Bars sit on each side of the withers and need to fit properly for comfort and motion of the horse. The picture of the saddle above has what is called an A tree with Arabian bars.

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The arrow is pointing to what is known as the ______ ______.

Many people use the saddle horn for balance and is acceptable in cutting horse competitions, learning situations or to keep your seat in case the horse bucks only. The saddle horn was designed to hold a rope so the rope spins or slides freely as in roping cattle or calves.

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If you were to connect a back or rear cinch you would first need to use a _______ strap that would be placed through the slot at the back of the saddle

billets are used on both sides in the rear for the back cinch, and also on the right side of the saddle for the front cinch.

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billets are used on both sides in the rear for the back cinch, and also on the right side of the saddle for the front cinch.

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