saddle horn

American  

noun

1. horn.

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Etymology

Origin of saddle horn

First recorded in 1855–60

Example Sentences

So, after that first turn, I put my reins around the saddle horn — guides call this “autopilot” — and let Tita make the calls as we plodded downhill in jerks and jolts.

From Washington Post

The cowboy and rancher from outside Casper says he roped a steer by its hind feet and was trying to wrap the rope around the saddle horn when his thumb got stuck.

From Washington Times

In one of the events, they’d rope the back leg of a horse, moving the rope so quickly that the fibers sent up smoke from the saddle horn.

From Washington Times

“My sternum was broken by a bronc falling on my horse and pinning me against my saddle horn,” he said.

From Washington Times

With little choice I threw a leg over the great beast — and remembering Lawrence of Arabia — wrapped my left knee around the saddle horn and hooked my instep behind my other knee.

From New York Times