Western Saddle Parts
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The arrow is pointing to what is known as the ______ ______.
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Western Saddle Part Quiz for students of
www. Dreamriverstables. Com. The answers are fill in the blank, please use lowercase letters and no periods. If you do not know the answer insert your best guess. We have reviewed all of these at one time or another, and typically when saddling the horse. If you don't pass, study See morethe correct answers and re-take the test at a later time.
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The back of the seat is called the_________.
Explanation
Heights of the cantle vary greatly depending on what type of saddle is used and for what discipline. Many children's saddles have a higher cantle, however higher is not always better, it is harder to do an emergency dismount with a high cantle.Rate this question:
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The arrow is pointing to what is known as the _________
Explanation
The swell should rest against the front to nearly the top of the thighs. This helps maintain rider position.Rate this question:
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The lower outside part of the saddle that sits on the horse is called the __________
Explanation
The skirt in western saddles will differ depending on manufacturer, and discipline. Roping saddles have heavy wide skirting, the saddle above has what is known as a round skirt and could be classified as a barrel saddle.Rate this question:
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The typically flaired part just below the seat where the inside of the riders thigh rests is called the ______ ______
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The part that connects to the stirrup strap where most of the riders leg is touching is called the __________
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The ring that holds the strap that this arrow is pointing to is called the front _____ _______
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The long strap in the front that is used to tighten the front cinch or girth cinch is called a ________
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If you were to connect a back or rear cinch you would first need to use a _______ strap that would be placed through the slot at the back of the saddle
Explanation
billets are used on both sides in the rear for the back cinch, and also on the right side of the saddle for the front cinch.Rate this question:
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The opening in the front of the saddle is called the ________
Explanation
below this on either side of the opening is what is known as "bars". Bars are part of the tree or main frame of the saddle. Bars sit on each side of the withers and need to fit properly for comfort and motion of the horse. The picture of the saddle above has what is called an A tree with Arabian bars.Rate this question:
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