Cowboy Bob's Dictionary

Saddle Tree Bars

Saddle tree showing the bars

The Bars are those parts of the saddle tree that rest along the sides of the horse's spine. Originally made of a light wood such as basswood, many trees are now made of composite materials such as plastic resins. This wooden tree has been Fiberglas reinforced.

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