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CHAPTER III. 

 SIDE-SADDLES. 



Description of a Side-Saddle — Saddle Tree — Covering of a Side-Saddle — 

 Panel — The Leaping Head — Stirrup Leather — Safety Bars — Safety Stirrups 

 — Girths — Balance Strap — Breast-plate — Weight of a Side-Saddle — Shape 

 of the Seat of a Side-Saddle — The Saddle must Fit the Rider— Crupper- 

 Numdahs and Saddle Cloths — Side-Saddles for Children— Saddling a Horse 

 — Prevention of Sore Backs— Cleaning a Side-Saddle. 



DESCRIPTION OF A SIDE-SADDLE. 



A PROPERLY made side-saddle consists of the following 

 parts : — 



1. A tree, which is a wooden frame that is 

 strengthened with steel and iron, and is provided with 

 an uppej" crtitch [near head) and webs. 



2. A leather cove7'ing\ which comprises the seat, 

 off flap, and safe, which is the trade term for the 

 near flap. 



3. A panel (or cushion), which is placed underneath 

 the tree, so as to protect the animal's back from the 

 hurtful pressure of the unprotected tree. 



4. A leaping head, which helps the lady to obtain 

 security of seat. 



5. A stirrup leather. 



6. A stirrup iron. 



