Book Of Traceable Heraldic Art

Saddle

See also: Saddle in Pictorial Dictionary of Heraldry.

Horse Passant Caparisoned and Saddled (1) §

A domesticated equine. Presumed to be a stallion unless blazoned a “mare.”

No default posture. No proper coloration.

The term "caparisoned" indicates that the horse is draped with a decorative cloth.

Source: Guillim’s Display of Heraldry. Artist unknown.

Horse Passant Caparisoned and Saddled (2) §

A domesticated equine. Presumed to be a stallion unless blazoned a “mare.”

No default posture. No proper coloration.

The term "caparisoned" indicates that the horse is draped with a decorative cloth.

Source: Vocabulaire-Atlas Héraldique. Artist unknown. (Illustration 323.)

Saddle Pommel §

A raised area at the front of a saddle.

Default orientation: upright. No proper coloration.

Source: Stemmario Trivulziano. Artist: Gian Antonio da Tradate. (From the arms of di Arzoni.)

Saddle §

A seat that can be rested on a beast’s back to make it easier to ride.

Default orientation: upright, facing dexter. Proper coloration: brown leather.

Source: Siebmacher’s Wappenbuch of 1605. Artist: Johann Siebmacher. (Arms of Die Sattelin.)

Saddle with Stirrups §

A seat that can be rested on a beast’s back to make it easier to ride.

Default orientation: upright, facing dexter. Proper coloration: brown leather.

Source: Guillim’s Display of Heraldry. Artist unknown.