CONSTRUCTION OF THE ENGLISH SADDLE
The structure of the English saddle is based on the solid tree which is covered with leather and padding material. Basically, the tree of English Jumping saddle is made up of laminated layers of high-quality wood, reinforced with steel beneath the front curve, and around the rear bottom of the tree from quarter to quarter.
PARTS OF ENGLISH SADDLE
As other saddles, English saddle has some parts.
Tree: the base of the saddle on which the whole structure is built, normally based on wood or wood-like synthetic material, with a metal component, such as the stirrup bar and in some cases the gullet. It is ultimately covered with leather or synthetic material as the saddle is built.
Panels: it is the cushioning between the horse’s back and the saddle, and allows adjustment in fitting the saddle to the horse.
Gullet: This is the space between the bars of the saddle which provides clearance for the horse’s spine so the saddle does not place pressure on it.
Seat: it is the lowest part of the saddle’s top line where the rider’s seat bones rest. It gives more security to the rider when the seat is deeper.
Pommel: the front part of the saddle, which is raised higher than the seat to provide security for the rider and the horse.
Cantle: the back part of the saddle, it is raised higher than the seat to give security.
Saddle flap: This is the large piece of leather which lies on the exterior side of English saddle that goes between the rider’s leg and the billets and girth buckles.
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