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strengthened with steel or iron; webs stretched over this 

 framework ; a covering of leather ; and a peculiarly shaped 

 cushion or panel, which serves to protect the animal's back 

 from injurious pressure by the tree. As accessories to the 



Fig. 119. Military Saddle. 



saddle, we have one or two girths, which are attached to 

 the saddle, and keep it in position on the horse's back ; 



Fig. 120. Racing Saddle. 



stirrup leathers, which may be of leather or webbing, and 

 are connected to the saddle by the spring bars that 

 are fixed to the bars of the tree ; stirrup irons, which hang 



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