western saddle
Rodeo rider's perch
A western saddle is the style of saddle developed for cattle ranching in the American West, distinguished by its prominent horn for roping, deep seat, and high cantle.
Heavier and bulkier than English saddles, it distributes weight for long hours of riding: She preferred a western saddle for trail rides.
Also called a stock saddle.
- stirrupsSaddle-hung foot supports
- pommelSaddle's front knob
- rodeoCowboy skills competition
- cowboy upFace hardship without complaint
- hornPointed animal headgear
barrel racing · quarter horse · cantle · cinch · reining · leather · broken in · latigo · concho · rigging · rawhide · cutting · cattle drive · fenders · bridle · tree · trail riding · ride out
- ranchingcattle, ranch, rancher, ranchers, ranching
- dude ranchdude ranch, dude ranches, guest ranch, guest ranches, ranch stay
- Equestrianismhorse riding, riding, dressage, bridle, tack
- horse tackbridle, reins, bit, stirrups, girth
- tackstirrups, stirrup, girth, bridle, reins