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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 upper crutch (near head) and webs.

2. A leather covering, 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.

7. A stirrup bar for the stirrup leather.

8. Girths.

9. Balance strap.

To these ordinary components of a side-saddle, a breast-plate and saddle cloth or numdah are sometimes added. On rare occasions a crupper is used.

Fig. 8.—Side view of saddle tree.