A saddle is the thing you sit on whilst riding a horse, it is either made of leather or it is synthetic. I is made up of a dress, pommel, cantle and seat. The pommel is the f ron of the saddle, the cantle is the back of the saddle, the seat is the middle of the saddle. A saddle is a supportive structure for a rider or other load, fastened to an animal's back by a girth. The most common type is the equestrian saddle designed for a horse, but specialized saddles have been created for camels and other creatures. The earliest saddles were simple pads attached with a surcingle seen by 800 BC, with the saddle tree coming into use circa 200 BC, and paired stirrups by 322 A.D. Saddles in the styles seen today date back to the 18th and 19th centuries.

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Today, modern saddle comes in a wide variety of styles, each designed for a specific equestrain discipline, and require careful fit to both the rider and the horse. Proper saddle care can extend the useful life of a saddle, often for decades.

The saddle is an item of tack which is secured onto the horses back for riding by the girth (a strap which goes under the horse's belly and is tightened as the horse breathed in and out throughout the ride to make sure the saddle does not slip). The main reason for a saddle is to support the rider in their seat when they ride, and with the aid of the stirrups it helps for a quick and easy mount onto the horse. There are different types of saddles, made for different types of riding, or simply eventing. First, make sure your girth or cinch is tight enough. Then stand on the left side of your horse and hold both reins in your left hand with a bit of mane.

Stand with your left shoulder near the horse's left shoulder, take the stirrup in your right hand and turn it clockwise toward you. Lift your left leg and slide your foot into the stirrup until it's on the ball of your foot. Let go of the stirrup with your right hand and place it onto the back of the saddle (cantle). Bounce once or twice and pull yourself up, swing your right leg over the horse's back and gently settle yourself into the saddle while putting your right foot in the right stirrup. You can also do something similar using a mounting block, which is a sturdy 2- or 3-step stool. Opera Mini Browser For Computer. Or you can get a 'leg up' from someone who is familiar with giving one. You stand facing your horse's left side, hold both reins in your left hand placed on the horse's neck (and grabbing mane, if desired) and right hand on the cantle and lift up your left leg.