noun
- the curved front and back parts of a saddle that rise above the seat
Usage: equestrian
Examples
- The rider gripped the saddlebows tightly during the rough gallop.
- Traditional Western saddles have prominent saddlebows for security.
- She polished the leather saddlebows until they gleamed.
- The ornate saddlebows were decorated with silver studs.
- High saddlebows help keep the rider seated during sudden stops.
- The craftsman carved intricate designs into the wooden saddlebows.