English saddle
Hornless riding gear
An English saddle is a style of horse saddle designed for close contact between rider and horse, used in disciplines like jumping, dressage, and polo.
It has a relatively flat seat, no horn, and minimal padding compared to a Western saddle: She preferred an English saddle for trail riding.
Saddle's front knob
- cantleRear saddle projection
- stirrupsSaddle-hung foot supports
- girthMeasurement around something
- billetTemporary military quarters
flap · panel · seat · gullet · tree · skirt · keeper · buckle
Competitive precision riding
- jumpingPropelling oneself airborne
- eventingOrganizing or attending happenings
- hunterPursuer of prey
- poloMounted mallet sport
foxhunting · showjumping · cross-country · close contact · all-purpose
Moderate equine gait
- gallopSwiftest quadruped gait
- balanceSteadiness or amount owed
- contactCommunication or physical touch
- flatworkFlat laundry items
leg position · hack · trail riding · cross-country · equitation · horsemanship
Material for cushioning
- cushioningSoftening force or fall
- ergonomicsStudy of work efficiency
- shock absorptionDissipating kinetic energy gradually
- flexibilityAbility to adapt easily
suppleness · twist · waist · breaking in · conditioning
Tanned animal skin
- craftsmanshipSkill in making objects
- tanningCuring hides or bronzing
- stitchingJoining with needle, thread
- flockingGathering in crowds
synthetic · bespoke · hand-tooled · pigskin · calfskin · suede · custom fitting
Center of mass location
- adjustabilityCapacity for alteration
- muscle atrophyShrinkage from disuse
- bridgingConnecting separated things
- rockingOscillating on curved base
pommel
Saddle's front knob
billet · flap · panel · seat · gullet · tree · skirt · keeper · buckle
dressage
Competitive precision riding
polo · foxhunting · showjumping · cross-country · close contact · all-purpose
canter
Moderate equine gait
leg position · flatwork · hack · trail riding · cross-country · equitation · horsemanship
padding
Material for cushioning
- cushioningSoftening force or fall
- ergonomicsStudy of work efficiency
- shock absorptionDissipating kinetic energy gradually
flexibility · suppleness · twist · waist · breaking in · conditioning
leather
Tanned animal skin
- craftsmanshipSkill in making objects
- tanningCuring hides or bronzing
- stitchingJoining with needle, thread
flocking · synthetic · bespoke · hand-tooled · pigskin · calfskin · suede · custom fitting
balance point
Center of mass location
- adjustabilityCapacity for alteration
- muscle atrophyShrinkage from disuse
- bridgingConnecting separated things
- horsemanshipriding lesson, riding lessons, riding school, riding schools, riding instructor
- horse tackbridle, reins, bit, stirrups, girth
- dressage tackbridle, reins, noseband, browband, cheekpieces
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