Horn Pommel or swell Front jockey Latigo (tie strap attaches to girth) Stirrup leather Stirrup Fender Rear cinch or billet strap Back jockey Cantle Seat Skirt Side jockey Gergana Georgieva/iStock/Thinkstock Figure 10-24. Western riding happens in a western saddle, like this one. How do you think the differences between this saddle and the English saddle help with western riding events? After studying the image, visit www.g-wlearning.com to test your knowledge. „ Reining „ Working cow horse „ Cutting (Figure 10-25) There are also timed western events which are placed by completing a task in the fastest time such as pole bending, stake race, team penning, and barrel racing. Ranch Work Horses have been a tool used by ranchers since the era of the American West. Even with modern technology and machinery, horses are still used in many beef cattle operations as an efficient way to gather, sort, and work with cattle. Horses are more efficient, less likely to spook cattle, and are able to go into areas where many motorized vehicles are unable to gain access. It requires a specific level of athleticism, speed, and instinctive ability to work with cattle to be a good ranch workhorse. Horses that have been selected for these ranch working traits are called stockhorses. 544 Principles of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Copyright Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc.