saddle seat
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of saddle seat
First recorded in 1890–95
Example Sentences
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Velazquez, after all, had a saddle seat for a two-horse duel.
From Washington Post ● Sep. 5, 2020
In terms of style, whereas the previous owner practiced saddle seat, DuKate’s expertise is in eventing.
From Washington Times ● May 16, 2016
Howard shifted in his saddle seat and inspected the ground at his right as intently as though there might be jewels scattered about.
From Where the Trail Divides by Lillibridge, Will
At the same time the Houssa corporal, who stood by the tripod of the starboard gun, sat down on the little saddle seat of it with his thumb on the control.
From Sanders of the River by Wallace, Edgar
He had been comfortably wrapped in his blanket; his head had been resting on a saddle seat.
From Square Deal Sanderson by Seltzer, Charles Alden
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