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Saddles were used by Vikings when they rode animals such as horses, donkeys, and dragons.

History[]

The First Dragon Saddle[]

When Toothless lost his left tail fin after being hit by a bolus and crashing during a dragon attack on Berk, Hiccup made a new tail for him. Quickly learning that he needed to control the fin himself, Hiccup also made a saddle with a little stirrup connected to the tail, so he could ride Toothless for long periods, allowing him to control the tail fin all the while.

Early Designs[]

In the Riders of Berk episode, "Viking for Hire", after peace was made with the dragons, Hiccup and Gobber started to make saddles for the Dragon Riders and their dragons when they complained of feeling sore after riding their dragons for hours. However, Gobber added certain features to their saddles such as horns, maces, catapults and even flamethrowers, which Hiccup and the other riders soon found to be counterproductive. So, aside from Hiccup who had a saddle from the beginning, they went without saddles until "In Dragons We Trust", when it's uncertain who finally made appropriate saddles for each rider and their dragon. They're seen in every episode of the series ever since.

Increased Saddle Production[]

In the second movie, Gobber, Stoick, and Hiccup have started to make saddles at Gobber's shop, which is shown to have expanded greatly, for all the Vikings and dragons of Berk.

Development of Accessories[]

Some dragons such as the Prickleboggle have cold hides. Saddle warmers were developed for riding such dragons, especially for longer periods of time.

Re-Invention[]

In another part of the Viking Empire, a blacksmith from Huttsgalor named Hannahr observed that some visiting Dragon Riders could use a saddle for the benefit of both rider and dragon. She crafted a saddle to fit the Swiftwing, Winger. This was also a gesture of thanks for helping to get her forge re-lit in "The Nest". At some point in the next six months, she also made one to fit the Fastfin, Summer. A saddle functioning as a carry harness for the Rockspitter, Burple, appears in "Home Alone". Cutter the Relentless Razorwing also appears to be wearing a riding saddle in this episode, though he is too small to carry an adult human, so it may serve as a carry harness.

Dak needs to rig a makeshift saddle when both Burple and Winger injure one wing each, in "Crash Course". He ties the torsos and saddles of both dragons together so each uses their good wings to form 'one' dragon. The human is able o ride both dragons simultaneously.

Modern Day Use[]

Initially after bonding with their dragons, the members of the Dragon Club rode their dragons without saddles. By the time of “Magma Breather”, however, their technology expert, Alexandra Gonzalez, had constructed saddles to use on their dragons, with each one bearing a vastly unique design from the other.

In “Dragons of the Undead” it is revealed that each of the dragons’ saddles contains a tracker which the Club’s technical expert, Alex Gonzalez, can monitor from her tablet in the event one of the dragons goes missing. The Club would use this method in “Follow the Lightning, Part 1” to try and track Thunder when he went missing in the Hidden World.

Physical Appearance[]

Saddle designs are extremely variable, depending on the species of dragon it will be used on and secondary purpose such as battle, extended travel, or racing.

According to School of Dragons, components of a basic saddle include fleece, leather, leather straps, and metal nuts and bolts, as mentioned in the player Quest "Saddle Up Vikings". Players can purchase a variety of saddles for their dragons ranging from Wild and Novice Saddles, to the more bulky Defenders saddle. At this time, not all dragon species in the game have saddles available. Quality varies also, some are unique to each species, while others are "cookie cutter" style, one version conformed to different species. Some saddles also give the player boosts in racing such as speed or turning.

The saddles created by Hannahr in Huttsgalor are long with a padded seat, a small storage space in the back, and a single handle in front for both hands.

References[]

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