What is another word for cantle?
Pronunciation: [kˈantə͡l] (IPA) 
The word "cantle" refers to the back portion of a saddle. Some synonyms for this term include pommel, cantel, saddle bow, and saddle horn. Pommel is the front portion of the saddle that curves upward and is sometimes used interchangeably with cantle. Cantel, on the other hand, is the opposite end of the saddle located at the back of the seat. Saddle bow, also known as saddle front, is the portion of the saddle that rests on the horse's withers. Finally, saddle horn, sometimes called the horn or the peak, is the protrusion on the top of the saddle that riders hold onto.
