Trick riding saddles are designed much differently than typical western saddles, she said, with more safety features, the proper handles, and a longer horn.

Trick riding and stunt work followed from there on 23 films including Shanghai Noon and Flicka 3. Her TV credits include work on the popular shows Hell on Wheels and Heartland.

She was proficient at shooting, rope spinning, trick riding, whip popping, horse training and showing, juggling and balancing on a rolling globe, knife throwing, roman riding, bronc riding and relay ...

Riata Ranch Cowboy Girl Bailey Jean Gabel explains the modified saddle used for trick riding. “First, we have an elongated horn, and we have extra straps on the saddle.