CHAPTER III. 

 SIDE-SADDLES. 



Description of a Side-Saddle Saddle Tree Covering of a Side-Saddle 

 Panel The Leaping Head Stirrup LeatherSafety Bars Safety Stirrups 

 Girths Balance Strap Breast-plate Weight of a Side-SaddleShape 

 of the Seat of a Side-Saddle The Saddle must Fit the Rider Crupper- 

 Numdahs and Saddle Cloths Side-Saddles for Children Saddling a Horse 

 Prevention of Sore Backs Cleaning a Side-Saddle. 



DESCRIPTION OF A SIDE-SADDLE. 



A PROPERLY made side-saddle consists of the following 

 parts : 



1. A tree, which is a wooden frame that is 

 strengthened with steel and iron, and is provided with 

 an itpper crutch (near head] and webs. 



2. A leather covering, which comprises the seat, 

 off flap, and safe, which is the trade term for the 

 near flap. 



3. A panel (or cushion), which is placed underneath 

 the tree, so as to protect the animal's back from the 

 hurtful pressure of the unprotected tree. 



4. A leaping head, which helps the lady to obtain 

 security of seat. 



5. A stirrup leather. 



6. A stirrup iron. 



