Equine 1 - Obj. 8.03 Saddles

The frame that creates the structure of a saddle is the:

• cantle.

• fork.

• horn.

• tree.

A saddle used for bucking horses because it allows the rider freedom of movement is the:

• bronc saddle.

• equitation saddle.

• forward-seat saddle.

• saddle-seat saddle.

A saddle without stirrups that is often used in the place of a bronc saddle is the:

• bareback rig.

• dressage saddle.

• equitation saddle.

• roping saddle.

A saddle used by jockeys because it is extremely lightweight is the:

• equitation saddle.

• forward-seat saddle.

• racing saddle.

• saddle-seat saddle.

A saddle used for horse shows because of its heavy ornamentation is the:

• bareback rig.

• dressage saddle.

• equitation saddle.

• forward-seat saddle.

The American saddlebred is moving through the reining pattern with obvious signs of pain. The horse checks out sound, but further investigation indicates:

• a cut back pommel.

• a loose saddle girth.

• stirrups attached to the stirrup bar.

• worn-out panels under the saddle tree.

The dressage saddle is an English saddle that comes from the:

• bronc saddle.

• equitation saddle.

• roping saddle.

• forward-seat saddle.

An English saddle that has a cut-back pommel to show off the movement of Tennessee Walkers and gaited horses is the:

• bareback rig.

• bronc saddle.

• forward-seat saddle.

• saddle-seat saddle.

An English saddle used for hunters and jumpers is the:

• bareback rig.

• bronc saddle.

• forward-seat saddle.

• racing saddle.

What is the pommel?

• Back part of the western saddle seat

• Forward or front part of the saddle

• Padding under the tree frame

• Spring tree frame under the seat