saddle

The saddle is a supportive structure for a rider or other load, fastened to an animal's back by a girth. The most common type is the equestrian saddle designed for a horse, but specialized saddles have been created for camels and other creatures. It is not known precisely when riders first began to use some sort of padding or protection, but a blanket attached by some form of surcingle or girth was probably the first "saddle," followed later by more elaborate padded designs. The solid tree was a later invention, and though early stirrup designs predated the invention of the solid tree, the paired stirrup, which attached to the tree, was the last element of the saddle to reach the basic form that is still used today. Today, modern saddles come in a wide variety of styles, each designed for a specific equestrianism discipline, and require careful fit to both the rider and the horse. Proper saddle care can extend the useful life of a saddle, often for decades.

Ein Reitsattel wird bei Reittieren verwendet, um das Reiten sicherer zu machen und um den Tierrücken zu schonen. Dieser Artikel bezieht sich auf Reitsättel für Pferde, daneben gibt es noch diverse Sattelformen für andere Reittiere.

Een zadel is een zitplaats om een dier, bijvoorbeeld een paard, te kunnen berijden.

La selle est un objet, en cuir ou synthétique, placé sur le dos d'un cheval et sur lequel le cavalier se place.