Its called the "waist"
the back of the saddle is the cantle
Saddle can be a noun or a verb.
The curved part of a saddle is called the "seat."
frame The hard part of a saddle is called a saddle tree.
A saddle bow is the front part of a saddle, arched up like a bow.
The seat in which you sit on when on a horses back is called a saddle. The front part of a saddle is called a pommel and the back part of a saddle is called a cantle. Here is a basic saddle the stirrups are not on it at the moment. They are above the saddle not yet attatched.
The main difference is that a Western saddle has a horn, while an English saddle does not.
The Cinch. its part of the saddle, and theres also the saying "it'll be a cinch" meaning it will be easy.
Its called the "waist"
Well actually a stirrup is on the saddle and it is the metal part that is shaped like an arch. It hangs from the stirrup leathers, and is the part of the saddle where the rider puts the ball of their foot into to help stabalize and keep them in the saddle.
The stirrups. The stirrups are at the bottom of the saddle... They are right next to the horses stomach....
pommel