When searching through saddles for sale, it is a good idea to know the parts that make up a horse saddle so that you can have a checklist for which parts you need to evaluate before making your purchase. Though they have some differences, western saddles and English saddles have many things in common.
The Anatomy of a Saddle
Knowing the right terminology will definitely benefit you when shopping for saddles. If you can distinguish between the different parts of a saddle you will have an easier time communicating with the seller. A little extra vocabulary can make your browsing through saddles for sale a much smoother experience.
The "tree" is the part that all saddles for sale are constructed of. It is a basic skeleton that is made of wood, steel or other man-made materials.
The "pommel" on the saddle is the front bump which keeps the rider from moving forward on the horse's back. Western saddles have horns coming out of their pommels.
The "skirt" is available in both round and square. Lays over the are where the stirrups connect to the rest of the saddle.
The "seat" is where the rider sits. You may have already guessed this. But I'm mentioning it in case you were afraid to ask.
The "cantle" is like the pommel of the saddle, except it is in the rear and is usually less padded.
The "stirrups" are usually metal hoops where the rider rest his or her feet.
The "billets" are straps on the saddle which connect to the girth that is used to essentially tie the saddle to the horse's back.
English saddle parts:
The "saddle flaps" on a saddle are leather strips that lay between the horse's side and the rider's leg.
These components are found on western saddles:
The "fenders" on a western saddle are similar to saddle flaps on an English saddle but are usually a more slender strip of leather.
These are not the only parts you will find on a horse saddle. In fact, you may find other parts on a number of saddles for sale that concern your purchase that are not listed here. But these basics will help you to get started navigating saddles in general and lead you on your way to a smarter buy.
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