saddlehorn

Lariat looping point

The saddlehorn is the raised projection at the front of a Western saddle, designed for securing a lasso after roping livestock.

Cowboys wrap their rope around it to hold a caught animal.

Also called simply the horn.

He grabbed the saddlehorn to steady himself as the horse reared.

roping

dally

Loiter without purpose

lassoLooped rope for catching
lariatNoosed catching rope
ropeThick twisted fibers

loop · throw · catch · tie · anchor · wrap · heeling · heading · team roping · calf roping

ranching

cattle

Domesticated bovines kept commercially

herdingManaging animal groups
brandingCreating distinctive identity
wranglerLivestock handler on ranches

roundup · cutting · trail riding · livestock · cowhand · pasture · corral · ranch work · stockman · droving

horsemanship

pommel

Saddle's front knob

tackSharp-headed fastener
reinsBit-attached steering straps
bridleEquine control harness

stirrups · girth · cinch · fender · cantle · dally · grip · leather · rigging · skirt

rodeo

bronc riding

Rodeo bucking horse event

bull ridingSport atop bucking cattle
buckingJumping to unseat rider
chapsProtective riding legwear

spurs · arena · chute · contestant · bareback · pickup man · marking out · spurring · re-ride · score line

stability

grip

Secure manual hold

balanceSteadiness or amount owed
anchorSecures ships to seabed
supportTo uphold or sustain

handhold · security · steadiness · purchase · leverage · brace · mounting · dismounting

Opposites

saddle anatomy position

saddlehorncantle

Rear saddle projection

stirrup · pommel · seat · skirt · fender

Family

saddle, horn, saddled, saddling, saddles, saddler, saddlery, horns, horned

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