Cattle roping and other ranch chores required cowboys to have secure yet maneuverable seats. A stock-seat rider sits erect with legs extending almost straight down. Both reins are held in one hand above the high pommel, or saddle horn, of the heavy Western stock saddle. Breeds used include quarter horses, pintos, Appaloosas, and Arabians. Dressage saddles are similar to saddle-seat tack, although with slightly more padding.
Riders wear hunter-seat apparel or, at higher levels, tailcoats and top hats.
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