western saddle
noun
variants
often Western saddle
: a deep-seated saddle used originally by cattlemen that has broad skirts and fenders and a high pommel with a horn for holding the lariat
called also stock saddle
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The Nashville store is in the heart of Tennessee horse country and will offer equestrian riding gear, saddles and other products, but not western saddles.
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Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2025
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Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2025
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“Western saddle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/western%20saddle. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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