Test your skills on labeling the parts of the saddle and bridle for both English and western riding! Fill in each part on the diagrams, then check your work with the answer key below.
Bridle: 1. Shaped Earpiece; 2. Crownpiece; 3. Throatlatch; 4. Rein; 5. Curb Bit; 6. Cheek Piece; 7. Curb Strap Saddle: 1. Gullet; 2. Horn; 3. Pommel; 4. Swell; 5. Seat; 6. Cantle; 7. Rear Jockey; 8. Concho; 9. Saddle Strings; 10. Fender; 11. Rear Cinch Strap; 12. Stirrup; 13. Long Latigo; 14. Cinch; 15. Short Latigo; 16. Seat Jockey; 17. Latigo KeeperPhoto by Anastasija Popova/Shutterstock
Bridle: 1. Crownpiece; 2. Throatlatch; 3. Cheek Piece; 4. Reins; 5. Snaffle Bit; 6. Cavesson (Noseband); 7. Browband Saddle: 1. Gullet; 2. Pommel; 3. Seat; 4. Cantle; 5. Panel; 6. Skirt; 7. Pad; 8. Flap; 9. Stirrup Leather; 10. Stirrup Iron; 11. Girth; 12. Knee Roll; 13. Stirrup Bar Or Safety Latch; Under Flap: 14. Buckle Guard; 15. Billet
This article about parts of a saddle and bridle for English and western riding appeared in the January/February 2020 issue of Young Rider magazine. Click here to subscribe!
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