Saddle seat is a form of riding that is found in the United States, and to a lesser extent in Canada, Europe, Africa and Australia. The goal is to show off the horse's extravagant gaits, and the discipline is especially flashy and showy. All saddle seat riding is done on the flat (jumping is not involved).

Just as with the other disciplines governed by the United States Equestrian Federation, the discipline name is two words, Saddle Seat and not one as may be commonly misused.

History

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Saddle seat riding as a distinct discipline developed in the United States, when smooth-moving, high-stepping horses were used by southern plantation owners and overseers to travel across their fields. These horses had to be comfortable enough to spend hours on while overseeing the plantation, but their rider also wanted a showy animal for riding in town. There was also some influence from Europe, particularly England, where wealthy riders would often show off their flashist, most high-stepping horses by riding them in city parks on Sundays. Hence, the term "park" or "park action" is still used today to describe competitions where the action of the horse is of paramount importance.

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Bought more parts last night. All I need now is a saddle, a stem, and a seat post! Woo!
Alhertz (Alex Hertz) Thu, 07 Jan 2010 13:53:31 -0000
Bought more parts last night. All I need now is a saddle, a stem, and a seat post! Woo!
#2: Winsome Saddle Seat 24-Inch Counter Stool, Black http://url4.eu/14Icx
rt_furniture (Furniture) Thu, 07 Jan 2010 11:37:57 -0000
#2: Winsome Saddle Seat 24-Inch Counter Stool, Black http://url4.eu/14Icx
NEW WTB SILVERADO PRO SADDLE seat w/ NiCro RAILS NR: US $0.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Monday Jan-11-2010 19:44:31 ... http://tinyurl.com/y9lwnbp
MrMountainBike (Mr Mountain Bike) Thu, 07 Jan 2010 05:06:36 -0000
NEW WTB SILVERADO PRO SADDLE seat w/ NiCro RAILS NR: US $0.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Monday Jan-11-2010 19:44:31 ... http://tinyurl.com/y9lwnbp
"I'm back in the saddle again, back in the saddle again..." Well actually seat 2a on NZ404 on my beloved @flyairnz Happy New Year!
hygate (Justin Hygate) Wed, 06 Jan 2010 17:27:29 -0000
"I'm back in the saddle again, back in the saddle again..." Well actually seat 2a on NZ404 on my beloved @flyairnz Happy New Year!
For the serious hunter or saddle seat rider, KCS Equestrian Ctr can get you & your horse ready for the next show season http://bit.ly/6eK5xP
RidingResource (Riding Resource) Wed, 06 Jan 2010 17:22:39 -0000
For the serious hunter or saddle seat rider, KCS Equestrian Ctr can get you & your horse ready for the next show season http://bit.ly/6eK5xP
Spent over an hour trying to dial the saddle angle in on my track bike before I realized the top part on the seat-post was backwards. Dumb.
seanscandalous (seanscandalous) Wed, 06 Jan 2010 10:58:18 -0000
Spent over an hour trying to dial the saddle angle in on my track bike before I realized the top part on the seat-post was backwards. Dumb.

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