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

He had hung his black hat on his saddle horn.

From Literature

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