Questions and Answers
What is a fork in relation to a saddle?
Front of saddle tree. It holds 2 parallel bars together and provides a base for a mounting horn.
What is the gullet in a saddle?
The cutout or tunnel underneath the fork and rides over the horse's withers.
What is the purpose of the latigo keeper?
Holds the loose end of the latigo.
What does the latigo strap connect?
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What is the function of a fender on a saddle?
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What is a hobble strap?
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What is the purpose of stirrup leather?
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What does the front cinch do?
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What connects the front and flank cinches?
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What function does the back cinch serve?
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What is the role of the back billet?
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What are saddle strings used for?
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What is the rear rigging dee used for?
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What is the skirt of a saddle?
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What does the cantle provide?
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What is a seat in a saddle?
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What is the horn cap?
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Study Notes
Saddle Components Overview
- Fork/Swell: Located at the front of the saddle tree, it holds parallel bars and supports the mounting horn.
- Gullet: A cutout or tunnel beneath the fork that sits over the horse's withers, allowing for clearance.
- Latigo Keeper: Device that secures the loose end of the latigo strap.
- Latigo: A strap connecting the cinch to the saddle's rigging for stability.
Protective and Functional Elements
- Fender: Long vertical leather pieces located under the rider's legs, protecting them from horse sweat.
- Hobble Strap: Narrow strips of leather with a buckle, typically used for securing the horse.
- Stirrup Leather: Long straps attaching the stirrups to the saddle tree for support.
- Stirrup: Provides a footrest for the rider, enhancing stability.
Attachment and Security Components
- Front Cinch: A wide strap that fits under the horse, securing the saddle through the rigging.
- Cinch Connecting Strap: Connects the front cinch to the flank cinch for additional support.
- Back Cinch: Located at the rear, it stabilizes the saddle and keeps it secure on the horse's back.
- Back Billet: Anchors the flank cinch to rigging rings on each side of the saddle for added security.
Accessories and Additional Features
- Saddle Strings: Long, narrow leather straps hanging from the side, used for attaching gear.
- Rear Rigging Dee: Rings and plates for connecting straps that hold the saddle in place.
- Skirt: Large heavy leather piece attached to the underside of the saddle tree bars for structural support.
- Cantle: The upright section at the back of the seat, providing back support and preventing the rider from sliding off.
Seat and Horn Components
- Seat: The main part of the saddle where the rider sits, attached to the saddle tree.
- Horn Cap: Mounted on the saddle tree atop the fork, providing a place to tie ropes.
- Horn Wrap: Additional covering or decoration for the horn area of the saddle.
- Seat Jockey: Provides additional coverage on the sides of the seat, enhancing comfort and security.
Additional Saddle Features
- Rear Jockey: A feature typically offering added protection or style at the back of the saddle.
- Horn Neck: The section of the saddle involving the horn where ropes can be tied.
- Cantle Binding: Provides a finished appearance and additional sturdiness to the cantle area.
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