saddle area

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saddle area

The portion of the buttocks, perineum, and thighs that comes in contact with the seat of the saddle when one rides a horse.

den·ture foun·da·tion a·re·a

(denchŭr fown-dāshŭn arē-ă)

Portion of basal seat area that supports the complete or partial denture base under occlusal load.
Synonym(s): basal seat area, basal seat, denture-bearing area, denture-supporting area, saddle area, stress-bearing area (1) , supporting area (2) , tissue-bearing area.

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Use sandbags or other dunnage to pad the saddle area behind and beneath the open breech.

Stuck round needs padding

Her coat has been clipped below the saddle area but kept nice and thick on her backside to keep her warm.

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She has a good length of hip - encouraging because that is where the power comes from - and she is strong around her loins [just behind her saddle area, where her quarters, or back end, begin].