saddle-tree
Seat's wooden base
A saddle-tree is the rigid frame forming the foundation of a saddle, traditionally made of wood but now often reinforced with metal or fiberglass.
The tree determines the saddle's shape and distributes the rider's weight across the horse's back.
The old saddle-tree had cracked and needed replacing.
Saddle's front knob
- cantleRear saddle projection
- withersShrinks from dryness
- stirrupMounted rider's foot support
- bridleEquine control harness
girth · gullet · panel · harness · reins · bit · horseback · dressage
pommel
Saddle's front knob
bridle · girth · gullet · panel · harness · reins · bit · horseback · dressage · farrier
beechwood
Timber from a nut-bearing tree
- woodworkingCraft of shaping lumber
- joineryFitting wood pieces together
- carvingShaping by cutting away
lamination · shaping · framework · carpentry · handmade · artisan · planing · sanding · finishing · varnishing
hide
Conceal or pelt
- cowhideTanned bovine leather
- stitchingJoining with needle, thread
- toolingIndustrial machinery preparation
tanning · skiving · burnishing · dyeing · full-grain · top-grain · padding · covering · flocking · pigskin
saddle-treesaddle leather
Tough hide for tack
seat · skirt · fleece lining · fender · saddle blanket
saddle, tree, saddled, saddling, saddles, saddler, saddlery, trees, treed