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Sadclle-clotlis of felt are most useful when the saddle stuffing has 

 become lliiii,or wlieii the l.orse's back lias become sore. Leather 

 suddle-clotlis chiefly preserve the lining of the saddle; but as a 

 rule, a saddle looks better, is lighter, and less liable to give a liorse 

 a sore back, when well stuffed, tlian when a saddle-cloth is used. — 

 The Practical Horse Keeper, George Fleming, L. L. D., F. R. C. Y. S. 



Sacltlle-girth. A band which is passed under a horse's 

 belly and secured to the saddle at each end, being fastened by 

 buckles. 



Saddler; American Saddler; Gaited Saddler. 



A saddle-gaited horse, having the natural gaits, the walk-trot- 

 canter, to perfection. The conformation of the saddler consists 

 of a good forehead — a " horse in front of you ; " good, servicea- 

 ble withers ; a strong, sj)ringy back and loin ; quarters of pleasing 

 shape ; " set " hocks ; short canons ; having a long, easy stride 

 that conveys but little motion and is agreeable to the rider — 

 and all these points set off by a flowing tail and mane, and 

 controlled by a gentle yet spirited temper, make up the ideal 

 saddler. 



St. Lieg'er. The great English race run at Doncaster, 

 York. Inaugurated in 1776, but did not receive its present 

 name till 1778, in honor of Colonel St. Leger who founded the 

 stakes, since which time it has been run annually. The course 

 was originally two miles. In 1813 the distance was changed 

 to one mile, six furlongs, and one hundred and ninety-three 

 yards. In 1826 the distance was reduced sixty-one yards, and 

 has remained since that date, one mile, six furlongs, and one 

 hundred and thirty-two yards. 



Sale. [Law.] Where there is no warranty in the sale of 

 a horse, the rule caveat emptor applies, and except there be 

 deceit either of fraudulent concealment or fraudulent misrepre- 

 sentation, no action lies by the vendee against the vendor upon 

 the sale of the animal. 



Salivation. Slobbers. Frequently caused by the irri- 

 tation of the bit ; and often by diseases of the teeth, or wounds 

 and ulcers of the mouth. In such cases consult a veterinarian. 



Sallenders ; Sellanders ; Sellenders. Epidermal 

 structures or eruptions, upon the hind legs of the horse, the 

 upper end of which is about four inches below the point of the 

 hock or ankle joint. Its posterior margin is nearly straight or 

 regularly convex, while its anterior margin is excavated in its 

 upper third, being, therefore, more pointed above than below. 

 Its natural color is dark slate, bat when much dry epidermis 

 gathers on the surface it has a lighter or yellowish appearance. 

 Similar to mallenders which appear on the fore legs. See 



MaLLEjSDERS. 



