Western saddle

riding equipment

Also known as: Moorish saddle

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A Western saddle, also known as a stock saddle, is a deep-seated saddle designed for cattlemen. It features broad skirts and fenders, and a high pommel with a horn, originally used for securing a lariat. This type of saddle, along with the English saddle, represents modern horse-riding seats. The development of the leather saddle, likely originating from Asian steppes, significantly improved a rider's ability to stay seated on a moving horse, particularly for warfare. The Western saddle's design, with its horn and large cantle, is particularly useful for tasks like cattle-roping.12

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The Western, sometimes called the Moorish, saddle has a high horn on the pommel, in front of the rider, which is useful for securing a lariat, and a large cantle, in back of the rider, to provide a firm seat for cattle-roping operations. The English, or…
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The Western, sometimes called the Moorish, saddle has a high horn on the pommel, in front of the rider, which is useful for securing a lariat, and a large cantle, in back of the rider, to provide a firm seat for cattle-roping operations. The English, or…
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