I 3 8 SADDLERY. 



felt saddle-cloth (Fig 136), in which pockets are made for 

 the reception of the points of the tree. A broad surcingle 

 does duty for the girths. This saddle gives a close and secure 

 seat. It was invented by the late Captain Nolan, of Crimean 

 fame, who suggested that it should be used on service, over 

 a blanket, which, after the saddle had been taken off, could 

 be utilised to cover the horse. 



AUSTRALIAN BUCK-JUMPING SADDLE. 



This saddle (Fig. 121) has a particularly deep dip in the 

 seat, a narrow twist, and has very large knee-rolls, which are 



* ' 1 37- Rough Rider in Buck-jumping Saddle. 



about six inches high, and curve backwards so as to catch 

 the thigh just above the knee (Fig. 137). It is sometimes 

 provided with a " monkey strap," which is used to hold on 

 by, and was, I believe, invented by the famous Darcy 

 Highland, of wild-bull-riding renown. 



