What is the back of a saddle seat called?
CANTLE
What are the parts of a saddle called?
Saddles can be broken up into three areas: the pommel, the seat, and the cantle. Think of these simply as the front, middle, and back of the saddle.
What is the anatomy of a saddle?
A saddle joint is a synovial joint where one of the bones forming the joint is shaped like a saddle with the other bone resting on it like a rider on a horse. Saddle joints provide stability to the bones while providing more flexibility than a hinge or gliding joint.
What is the back strap on a Western saddle called?
Western Saddle Cinches and Western Girths A Western saddle cinch keeps a Western saddle on a horse’s back. Western saddle cinches are sometimes called Western girths.
Is a back cinch necessary?
A back cinch is not a necessary piece of equipment for all disciplines of riding, however it can be very crucial in others. Trail riders may also opt to have a back cinch, which comes in handy when horses are in rough terrain and prevents the saddle from tipping forward when a horse is on a steep downhill slope.
What’s the purpose of a back cinch?
It’s a safety piece that stabilizes the saddle by attaching with aid of rear billets and a leather hobble strap to the front cinch. The back cinch holds your saddle snug and level to your horse’s barrel, alleviating pressure to his withers because the saddle doesn’t shift forward during maneuvers.
Can you use an English girth with a western saddle?
The perfect solution for saddle rigging versatility, the Western Cinch to English Girth Converter allows you to use a dressage or Australian girth with your western saddle.
How should a cinch fit?
How to determine your cinch size: Measure your horse from the center of the underside of his chest in the girth area. Bring the tape up to just below the widest part of his ribcage (about 4″ above and behind the elbow). Multiply this measurement by two and you will have a good idea of what size cinch your horse needs.