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purpose of rendering the seat more comfortable 

 and secure. But, inasmuch as the latter can only 

 be attained by becoming a good horseman, and 

 the former is very much a matter of taste, I do 

 not think it advisable to discuss the subject in 

 these pages, further ihan to say that it should not 

 be too small or too large. 



I, myself, have always found a well-mr.de 

 English hunting saddle the best for all pur- 

 poses. It is comfortable and enduring; and, 

 in my judgment, less tiring to the rider — 

 especially if the exercise be prolonged or severe 

 — than any other kind. Respecting this sad.Ile 

 there are not two opinions among hunting 

 men, whose great experience certainly entitles 

 them to speak with authority on the subject. A 

 full sized saddle will fit most horses, but there are, 



