Cowboys June 6, 2022

The Saddle

To the Cowboy, the saddle was his everything
The most important asset for an interview to bring

If he owned the saddle
That was half a cowboys battle

The rancher would provide the horse
He rarely offered the saddle, of course

To own your saddle was not cheap
it was something you were going to keep

The saddle the Cowboy was purchasing
Depending on the type of job he is 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
So, when he needed the lasso, he would not 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

Horse trainers and cattle handlers use them most

A very functional item was the saddle horn to hold

This style of saddle allowed for more cattle control.

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 saddle: Had swells and high cantle to sit securely in his seat

whatever job the Cowboy applied for the saddle he brought

would get him through the rancher door or maybe not

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