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Saddles by Beatie, Russel H., 1915- is a history book available to read on EtoBox.

What is Saddles about?

<p>Saddles is the first complete work on the subject to appear in print. It is an exhaustive survey, in words and more than eight hundred illustrations, of the one indispensable item of horse equipment, whose history began about the time the horse was domesticated, in the dim mists of unrecorded time.</p><p>More than history, Saddles also explains the construction of the basic saddle, describes the different saddle types, and explains how they have been altered to meet the changing needs of riders down through the centuries.</p><p>Those who work with horses for pleasure or profit, from novices looking for suggestions on buying saddles to professionals who want to round out their knowledge, will find this book useful, absorbing, and a delight to the eye. It covers virtually every aspect of saddlery, saddle measurement, selection, and care, plus tips from a knowledgeable horseman on the intricacies of fitting horse, rider, and saddle into a dynamic whole.</p><p>The aesthetics of the craft are also presented in detail: the uniquely American leatherwork of the show saddle, the elaborate use of silver (now undergoing a revival), the adoption by American saddlemakers of useful accessorie

Who reads Saddles?

Author

Beatie, Russel H., 1915-

Publisher

Norman: University of Oklahoma Press

Published

1981

Language

EN

ISBN

9780806177601

Category

history

Subjects

Engineering, Technology, Agriculture

Rating

3.8 / 5 (5 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-13