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THE SADDLE. 



Oliver Cromwell, the most practical soldier 

 and statesman of his day, thus wrote upwards of 

 two centuries ago ; and I quote his characteristic 

 letter, as I never read so much good advice in as 

 few words. The first point for consideration is 

 the horse gear. 



I shall commence with " the sad- 



The Saddle. 



die," which, to be thoroughly strong 



The Saddle. 



