There are many types of Western saddle available. Placement of the front rigging is a critical component of western saddle design. The horn is the easiest way to identify a western saddle. Western saddle rigging can be either single or double. A western saddle is shown in the photo. Israel made the entire saddle about one-third the weight of the ordinary Western saddle. The most blanket-like style is associated with the American-style western saddle. A lightweight western saddle with a high pommel and cantle is ideal. The western saddle also consist of a deep seat and a high cantle. The Western saddle is designed to be comfortable when ridden in for many hours. The horse carries a western saddle, and wears an open-faced bridle without a noseband.