The term packsaddle can refer to a rig.
The packsaddle in the cavalry
We said above that the packsaddle is a harness : it is, therefore, a harness that allows horses to be loaded or mounted. The tack , meanwhile, are the straps and the rest of the elements that are placed on the horses.
In the specific case of the packsaddle, it resembles the packsaddle , although it is higher and hollow. The piece made up of two pillows that are located on the sides of the horse 's back so that the load does not cause damage is called a saddle pack.
Another definition provided by the RAE indicates that the albardón is a type of jineta saddle (that is, a saddle used to ride the jineta) used in Andalusia . Its rear pommel is high, while it also features a protruding knob .
An architectural piece
In Honduras and Guatemala , on the other hand, the albardilla is called albardón. The notion of coping, in turn, refers to the roof or ridge of a wall.
What the coping does is prevent water from precipitation from penetrating the walls. It also prevents it from falling through the walls (the faces of the wall).
In geography, the albardón is a mound that, when the water rises, forms an islet.
The pack for geography
The concept of albardón is also used in the field of geography , especially in some South American countries. In this case, a hill is called an elevation that is located in a low and flooded area, so that, when the water rises, it becomes an islet .
In general, copings are mounds that are created when a river piles up sediments. The process is more common when the watercourse is located in an alluvial plain and runs along a regular slope.
A department of San Juan
Albardón is the name of a department that is part of the province of San Juan ( Argentina ). It is located in the northern area of the Tulum oasis , developing on an area of 945 square kilometers.
About 15,000 people live in the department of Albardón . The region's economy is based on wine production; in the cultivation of fruit trees such as peach and plum; and in mining activity.
Tourism is also important for Albardón. The Las Tierritas chapel, the Ávalos dam and the La Laja hot springs are some of the main attractions of this San Juan department.
Albardón Paintings
In Argentina , finally, Albardón is also the name of a paint brand created in 1980 . The company has its headquarters in the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires .
Albardón products allow you to paint decorative objects and furniture. The company sells several lines, which can be found in different workshops, ateliers and stores throughout the country.