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
Sitting as erect and as easily as any cavalier of the world’s best, he was tall in his saddle seat, his legs were long and straight.
From The Magnificent Adventure Being the Story of the World's Greatest Exploration and the Romance of a Very Gallant Gentleman by Hough, Emerson
It was a constant sight to see some of the boys carrying a new-born calf across the saddle seat, followed by the mother, until camp or the wagon was reached.
From Reed Anthony, Cowman by Adams, Andy
His sleep over, he had discovered that the saddle seat felt hard to his cheek.
From Square Deal Sanderson by Seltzer, Charles Alden
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