Why didn't the native Americans use saddles on their horses?

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I am aware that this is just the impression that I have from watching movies, games and series like Westworld. So I wouldn't be surprised if this is just a movie trope and has no basis in actual history.

But after the Europeans arrived in America and the horse was (re)introduced to North-America it seems that at least some groups/tribes adopted the horse. But somehow they didn't adopt the saddle and stirrup combo that the Europeans used on their horses. Is there a particular reason why they didn't use saddles?

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