THE APAREJO 



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should be level and the bottom of each boot level and 

 even with each other. 



The front edge, between the boot and collar may 

 now have an additional line of padding added between 

 the boot and collar so that the aparejo may better con- 

 form to the body of the animal in cinching. 



The aparejo is now set up. 



Lacing the Crupper. — Fasten the leather thong 

 through the upper hole on the crupper. (There are 2 

 thongs each about seven feet long, one for each side.) 

 Lace the crupper to the forward facings as shown in 

 the illustration so that the tie shall come at the last 

 hole of the crupper. The lacing must begin at the top 

 and work down. 



