Saddle seat

Saddle seat is an English riding discipline designed to exhibit the high action of certain horse breeds, particularly the American Saddlebred. The style developed into its modern form in the United States and is also seen in Canada and South Africa. To a much lesser extent, it is ridden with American horse breeds in Europe and Australia.

The goal of the saddle seat riding style is to show off the horse's extravagant gaits, particularly the trot. It is not to be confused with the various hunt seat disciplines.