saddle seat

Equestrian sitting spot

A saddle seat is a style of horseback riding, and the saddle designed for it, emphasizing the horse's high-stepping, animated gait.

The rider sits farther back than in other English styles, with a more upright posture: She trained in saddle seat on American Saddlebreds.

The term also describes chairs and stools with a curved seat shaped to accommodate the rider's thighs.

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saddle seatwingback chair

Armchair with side panels

recliner · lounge chair · high-back chair · executive chair · bench seat

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