252 RACING SADDLERY. 



stretch considerably, and may allow the saddle to shift 

 its position, or even to turn round. A silk girth should 

 never be used, as it will be almost certain to hurt the 

 horse. It is infinitely better, instead of using a silk one, 

 to put up a little extra weight in the form of a comfort- 

 able web girth. Girths should be as broad as possible. 



A weight cloth should be placed well forward, with the 

 leads equally divided on both sides. If there be an odd 

 piece, it may be put in one of the pockets of the off side if 

 the race be on a right-handed course, and vice versa. To 

 prevent the horse's sides from being hurt, no leads should 

 be put into the pockets over which the girth passes. 



LONDON : PRINTED BY WILLIAM CLOWES AND SONS, LIMITED, 

 STAMFORD STREET AND CHARING CROSS. 



