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THE HORSE IN SERVICE 



The McClellan saddle is the regulation United States Anny 

 saddle. Its features are a medium liigli, open tree, open seat, 



Fig. 164.— PLilaJciijLia u.uuni.--d p^'li.- 'Muipi-.-l u 



curb bridle.s. 



MrCl-lll 



dlks and single-rein 



Fig. 165. — The style of riding to which the stock saddle is best adapted. 



high, pommel and cantle, blanket pad, cinch, and hooded stirrups. 

 Scat. — Close, pommel and cantle support, long stirrup and thigh 

 grip (Fig. 164). 



