stock saddle
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of stock saddle
First recorded in 1885–90
Example Sentences
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Howard began slipping out to the barn in the morning with Pollard, and one day when the urge was too strong they got out a stock saddle and cinched it on Seabiscuit.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
Dressed in embroidered western shirts, Howard surveyed his ranch from a stock saddle on a cow pony.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
It was a heavy stock saddle, with German silver mountings and saddle bags covered with black bear fur.
From The Blood of the Conquerors by Fergusson, Harvey
The rider, still whistling his Texas tune, swung in the concha-decorated California stock saddle as if he were a part of his horse.
From Kid Wolf of Texas by Powers, Paul S. (Paul Sylvester)
Miss Allen found strength enough to stand up and put her arms around him as he sat very straight in his little stock saddle; she hugged him tight.
From The Flying U's Last Stand by Bower, B. M.
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