saddle horn

noun

1. horn ( def 19 ).

Word History and Origins

Origin of saddle horn¹

First recorded in 1855–60

Example Sentences

He wrapped Ash’s reins around the saddle horn.

From Literature

I gripped the saddle horn and squeezed my thighs together, curving my legs around his bulging belly.

From Literature

“How you going to rope a cow without a saddle horn?”

From Literature

So, after that first turn, I put my reins around the saddle horn — guides call this “autopilot” — and let Tita make the calls as we plodded downhill in jerks and jolts.

From Washington Post

The cowboy and rancher from outside Casper says he roped a steer by its hind feet and was trying to wrap the rope around the saddle horn when his thumb got stuck.

From Washington Times