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SADDLING THE HORSE 



WEatever kind of saddle is 

 used, make certain that the stir- 

 rups and stirrup straps are trust- 

 worthy. Many a fall has been the 

 result of an old or imperfect stir- 

 rup strap. Get a stirrup that fits 

 the foot. Losing a stirrup from 

 the slipping out of the foot when 

 taking a fast gait is annoying and 

 may cause a mishap. 



A saddle cloth under the sad- 

 dle is desirable for three reasons: 

 First, if protects the rider's gar- 

 ments from being soiled by per- 

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