cantle

A noun referring to the raised rear part of a saddle seat, which provides support and helps secure the rider.

• 🇩🇪Erhöhter hinterer Teil des Sattels, der den Reiter stützt und ihm Halt gibt.

1. Saddle part C2 formal

   The raised back part of a saddle that supports the rider's seat.

   • The rider gripped the cantle for balance during the jump.
   • The leather on the cantle was worn from years of use.
   • He adjusted the cantle to make the saddle more comfortable.

   🇩🇪Sattel hinten