saddle seat

• Sitzmöbel oder Sitzfläche mit sattelförmig gestaltetem Sitz, häufig im Reitsport oder für ergonomisches Sitzen in bestimmten Berufen verwendet; der Begriff ist im heutigen Alltagsgebrauch weitgehend veraltet.

A type of chair or seat designed with a saddle-shaped seat, often used in equestrian contexts or for ergonomic seating in certain professions. The term is now largely outdated in common usage.

1. Equestrian riding styleB2formal

   A style of riding a horse where the rider sits in a forward seat, typically used in English riding disciplines like show jumping and eventing.

   Reitstil

   • She trained in saddle seat for the competition.
   • The saddle seat position helps the rider maintain balance over jumps.
   • He prefers saddle seat for its close contact with the horse.

2. Type of chairB2formal

   A chair designed with a seat shaped like a saddle, often used for ergonomic seating.

   Sattelsitz

   • The office replaced all chairs with saddle seats for better posture.
   • A saddle seat can reduce back pain during long hours of sitting.
   • He bought a saddle seat for his home office.