There is evidence, though disputed, that humans first began riding the horse not long after domestication, possibly as early as 4000 BC. Sometimes thigh rolls are also added to the back of the flap. Knee rolls: Seen on some English saddles, extra padding on the front of the flaps to help stabilize the rider's leg.Horn: knob-like appendage attached to the pommel or swells, most commonly associated with the modern western saddle, but seen on some saddle designs in other cultures.Riders may use it to help maintain their seat or to assist in mounting. Monkey grip or less commonly jug handle: a handle that may be attached to the front of European saddles or on the right side of Australian stock saddles.Depending on purpose, may be used by itself, placed over a pad or blanket only, or placed over a saddle (often in addition to a girth) to help hold it on.
Surcingle: A long strap that goes all the way around the horse's barrel.Panels, lining, or padding: cushioning on the underside of the saddle.Girth or cinch: A wide strap that goes under the horse's barrel, just behind the front legs of the horse, and holds the saddle on.D-ring: a "D"-shaped ring on the front of a saddle, to which certain pieces of equipment (such as breastplates) can be attached.Leathers and flaps (English), or fenders (Western): The leather straps connecting the stirrups to the saddle tree and leather flaps giving support to the rider's leg and protecting the rider from sweat.Stirrup: part of the saddle in which the rider's feet are placed provides support and leverage to the rider.Pommel (English)/ swells (Western): the front, slightly raised area of the saddle.It is usually lower than the pommel and cantle - to provide security. Seat: the part of the saddle where the rider sits.The solid saddle-tree raises the rider above the horse's back, and distributes the rider's weight, reducing the pounds per square inch carried on any one part of the horse's back, thus greatly increasing the comfort of the horse and prolonging its useful life. The tree provides a bearing surface to protect the horse from the weight of the rider. The tree's size determines its fit on the horse's back, as well as the size of the seat for the rider. The saddler eventually covers it with leather or with a leather-like synthetic. Tree: the base on which the rest of the saddle is built – usually based on wood (or on a similar synthetic material).Parts Parts of an English saddle The tree of a western saddle The word "saddle" originates from the Proto-Germanic language * sathulaz, with cognates in various other Indo-European languages, including the Latin sella. The saddle was a crucial step in the increased use of domesticated animals, during the Classical Era. Proper saddle care can extend the useful life of a saddle, often for decades. Today, modern saddles come in a wide variety of styles, each designed for a specific equestrianism discipline, and require careful fit to both the rider and the horse. The solid saddle tree was a later invention, and though early stirrup designs predated the invention of the solid tree, the paired stirrup, which attached to the tree, was the last element of the saddle to reach the basic form that is still used today. It is not known precisely when riders first began to use some sort of padding or protection, but a blanket attached by some form of surcingle or girth was probably the first "saddle", followed later by more elaborate padded designs. However, specialized saddles have been created for oxen, camels and other animals. Western saddle at Garza County Historical Museum in Post, Texas, United StatesĪ saddle is a supportive structure for a rider of an animal, fastened to an animal's back by a girth. Saddle has a leather base with lacquer overlay. Czartoryski Museum A dressage-style English saddle A saddle from the Yi ethnic minority province in Yunnan province, China. Ottoman saddle with shabrack according to tradition captured at Vienna in 1683 by the Mikołaj Hieronim Sieniawski. JSTOR ( September 2013) ( Learn how and when to remove this template message).Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. This article needs additional citations for verification.
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