What is the term for a seat used on bicycles or on horses when wearing stirrups?

• A. Harness
• B. Bridle
• C. Saddle
• D. Reins

Answer: (C)

The seating surface used when riding—on a horse with stirrups or on a bicycle—is called a saddle. On a horse, the saddle sits on the horse’s back and the rider’s feet go in the stirrups. On a bicycle, the seat you sit on is also called a saddle. The other terms describe different gear: a harness attaches to the horse to pull loads, a bridle goes on the horse’s head to help guide, and reins are the straps you hold to steer. So saddle is the correct term because it names the seating surface in both riding contexts.