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When the saddles and harness are cleaned, they must be put away till 

 wanted; and hei'e they must be protected from injury, either in the shape 

 of scratches, damp, or dust. Harness and saddle brackets are made either 

 of wood or iron; the former being the cheaper, but the surface they present 



SADDLE BRACKETS. 



being necessarily larger, they do not allow the stuffing to dry so well as iron 

 brackets of the annexed form, which are made to turn up and form a hook 

 below, on which bridles may be hung. This is a capital plan where space 

 is scanty, but otherwise it is not to be recommended. Where a long cup- 

 board can be separated off by hanging doors, either of glass or panel, the 

 harness and saddlery can be kept in very nice order ; and even a curtain of 

 cloth or canvas will serve a similar purpose, when drawn across in front of 

 them. In addition to the brackets, bridle hooks, either single or double, 

 like the annexed forms, must be attached to the walls, to hang the bridles, 



BRIDLE HOOKS. 



stirrup leathers, etc., to. Masters who are particular about their stable 

 arrangements have many other fittings, such as wheels for whip-lashes to 

 hang over, etc., etc. ; but those which I have enumerated are the essentials 

 for a harness-room intended for use rather than show. A double hook sus- 

 pended from the ceiling, where it can be used to hang dirty harness on 

 while washing it, is extremely useful ; but any groom who understands his 

 business will suggest something of the kind, according to circumstances. 

 The prices of brackets, hooks, etc., made of iron are as follows : — 



patent saddle brackets, etc. 



Oentleinen's . 

 Ladies' . . 

 Bridle Bracket 

 Stirrap . . 

 Girth . . . 

 Kein Hook 



