WESTERN SADDLE – A saddle such as the one used by cowboys, it has a saddle horn and is designed for long hours of riding and also for roping cattle.
ENGLISH SADDLE – A saddle designed for showing and jumping horses, without a saddle horn. The stirrups are typically hoisted higher as well to allow the rider to rise in the seat.
SADDLE HORN – This is on western saddles. On the front of the saddle there is a "horn" sticking up, typically used for tying a rope around so you can rope cows, however, since they are there people do use them for other things.
STIRRUPS – The two straps hanging off the sides of the saddle to put your feet in.
GIRTH STRAP - The strap on the bottom of the saddle that goes around the horse's girth (chest) designed to keep the saddle in place.
SADDLE BLANKET - The blanket that goes underneath the saddle. This prevents chaffing and can also absorb sweat. (The pink clothe in the picture below.)
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