saddle seat

• Type de chaise ou de siège conçu avec une assise en forme de selle, souvent utilisé dans l'équitation ou pour une posture ergonomique dans certains métiers. Ce terme est aujourd'hui largement tombé en désuétude dans l'usage courant.

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 The term is now largely outdated in common usage.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.

   assiette en équitation

   • 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.

   siège en selle

   • 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.