saddle-horn

She grabbed hold of the handle that was built in place of a saddle-horn, put her foot in a stirrup, and swung herself up into place.

Elephant in the City 2010

I showed him how to fashion a climbing harness out of the rope, then tied the other end of it to the saddle, looping the middle around the saddle-horn.

The Beekeeper's Apprentice King, Laurie R. 2006

She was not tall, and looked heavy, but was docile and smooth to ride, turning left or right if the saddle-horn were tapped on the required side.

Seven Pillars of Wisdom Thomas Edward 2003

Leaning over, holding to the saddle-horn with one hand, his long hair hanging down in a sheaf, Jonas looked deeply into the ball.

Wizard and Glass King, Stephen 1997

Latigo caught the saddle-horn and managed to stay up, but the horse's rear hooves slid sideways in the scree and the animal went down.

Wizard and Glass King, Stephen 1997

The boys were off the horses in a flash, Alain pulling the drawstring bag free of his saddle-horn and slinging it over one shoulder.

Wizard and Glass King, Stephen 1997

Asbidag swung in the saddle, tearing his shield from the saddle-horn.

The Hawk Eternal Gemmell, David 1995

Webb applied pressure on the bit to check it to a halt and uncoiled the rope tied below the saddle-horn.

Stands a Calder Man Janet Dailey 1983

Webb applied pressure on the bit to check it to a halt and uncoiled the rope tied below the saddle-horn.

Stands a Calder Man Janet Dailey 1983

Gripping the saddle-horn, she swung into the seat.

Fox Fire Light Janet Dally 1982