CHAPTER II. 



EQUIPMENTS. 



The Saddle, 



The tree, of the pattern known to the 

 world as the English saddle, should be se- 

 lected and covered to permit the rider, 

 with his peculiarities of figure, taking an 

 erect position from his buttocks. It must 

 be large enough. A saddle that is too 

 short prohibits a proper seat, but the rider 

 may be comfortable in a saddle that is 

 larger than is absolutely required. 



The panel should be stuffed to fit the 

 horse when the saddle is placed as far for- 



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