noun
- the rigid frame of a saddle that gives it shape and structure
Usage: equestrian
Examples
- The saddletree was made of lightweight fiberglass for durability.
- A broken saddletree can make a saddle unsafe to ride.
- Traditional saddletrees were carved from wood.
- The leather was stretched over the saddletree to form the seat.
- Modern saddletrees often use synthetic materials instead of wood.