That a Cowboy needed to bring
For his interview with the rancher
Even if he had no horse
If he owned the saddle
he would get a good answer
The rancher would provide the horse
He rarely provided the saddle, of course
To own your saddle was not cheap
It was something you would keep
The saddle the Cowboy was purchasing
Depended on the type of job he was chasing
There was A saddle for roping, cutting, and reigning
Bronc riding saddle, Barrel Racing, and training
The Roping saddle was a Heavy, sturdy saddle
Having it always handy was half the battle
It usually had a thicker horn to hang the rope
What he needed he wouldn’t grope
The rodeo bronc riding saddle was Hornless, so it goes
With a deep-seated saddle designed for rodeos
Western saddles fashioned after the Vaqueros
Were used by horse trainers and cattle handlers
A very functional item was the saddle horn to hold
This style of saddle allowed for more cattle control
The Western saddle usually covered with sheepskin
I t was padded for butt comfort and not for the chins
The cutting saddle Has a deep seat and swells
allows the rider to sit deep and securely as well
through sharp stops and turns
He would get fewer saddle burns
Reining saddle allows the rider to sit deep and
Swing his feet
Barrel racing saddles had swells and high cantle
to sit securely in his seat
Whatever job the Cowboy applied for the saddle he brought
Decided whether he got through the ranchers’ door or not
Cool