The high pommel of a saddle; also, either of the projections on a lady's saddle for supporting the leg.

The highest part of the pommel, of the western saddle, around which the rider can dally a rope.

Hard, insensitive outer part of hoof.

(i) Hard, insensitive outer covering of the hoof. (ii) Prominent pommel at the front of a western saddle around which the rider loops or twists the lariet when a steer has been roped to secure the animal. See also Saddle Horn.

a high pommel of a Western saddle (usually metal covered with leather)

the projection, often bent forward, above the pommel used for dallying a rope. Different style horns are regional. Different style horns are used for cutting and roping.

A part of the saddle

The material of the hoof. Horns can be pale, dark or mixed and all colors are similar in hardness.