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
Jest a kid, but lemme tell you When she warms a saddle seat On that outlaw bronc a-straddle She is one that can't be beat!
From Songs of the Cattle Trail and Cow Camp by Lomax, John Avery
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
For himself, he kept oversight over the progress from the saddle seat of a fine horse that he possessed.
From The Story of the Rome, Watertown, and Ogdensburg RailRoad by Hungerford, Edward
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