English saddle

An English saddle is a type of riding equipment designed for horses. It is characterized by long side bars, a steel cantle and pommel, and the absence of a horn. The leather seat is supported by webbing stretched between the saddlebow and cantle.1

This design differs from the Western saddle, which features a high horn for securing a lariat and a large cantle for stability during cattle-roping. The English saddle, also known as the Hungarian saddle, is lighter, flatter, and padded, making it suitable for sport and recreational riding. Saddles, in general, have a long history, with the leather saddle developing significantly by the 3rd century BC to 1st century AD, improving a rider's ability to stay seated on a moving horse.2