SADDLES 137 



been made by cutting away the fore part of the 

 saddle over the withers of the horse, and sup- 

 porting the right knee of the rider on a neat 

 leather flap. This alteration has enabled the 

 saddlers to reduce the height of the pommel 

 and give a level seat, whereby the rider gains 

 in safety and also in elegance of posture. Nor 



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LAUY S SADDLK WITH PLAIN BAR 



(Peat & Co.) 



is the lady the only gainer ; the saddle fits the 

 horse better, and, the rider being nearer his back, 

 is less likely to give her mount a sore back. 



When the saddle is taken off a horse, it ought 

 to be put in the sun, or before a fire, to dry out 

 the perspiration. The panel should be beaten and 

 brushed, and saddle-soap mixed with milk is the 

 best preparation for keeping the leather soft and 

 a good colour. 



