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M1859 McClellan saddle of the Civil War period, displaying its rawhide seat covering. Fort Kearny State Park and Museum, Nebraska. The McClellan saddle is a riding saddle that was designed by George B. McClellan, after his tour of Europe as the member of a military commission charged with studying the latest developments in engineer and cavalry forces including field equipment. [1]
This type is rarely seen on western saddles today, but was used during the 1800s, and notably on the McClellan saddle of the U.S. Army. [2] The Pony Express saddle also had center fire rigging. Modern saddles also use two additional positions, called "seven-eighths" (written 7/8) and "three-quarter" (written 3/4). 3/4 rigging is located three ...
A saddle, regardless of type, must fit both horse and rider. [31] Saddle fitting is an art and in ideal circumstances is performed by a professional saddle maker or saddle fitter. Custom-made saddles designed for an individual horse and rider will fit the best, but are also the most expensive.
McClellan's secondary horse Butler: Wade Hampton: Hampton's favorite horse Captain: ... This page was last edited on 11 December 2024, at 12:59 (UTC).
Pages in category "Saddles" The following 22 pages are in this category, out of 22 total. ... McClellan saddle; O. Otago pack saddle; P. Pack saddle; Pannier; S ...
Among the effects that Prussia had on the war was the new saddle used by the Union cavalry: Union General George McClellan had studied Prussian saddles and used them as a basis for his McClellan saddle. [1]
Missing in this page are some information on what distinguishes this saddle from others. Why was/is it considered superior? What are the features by which an expert can tell: this is a 'McClellan saddle' Albrecht Mucha, Germany, Bad Salzdetfurth 84.130.48.136 22:15, 23 April 2007 (UTC) You're right.
It wasn't until the McClellan saddle was adapted that they were discarded. Early Mexican vaqueros [2] soon moved the front cinch forward, hanging the rigging directly under the fork, and solved the problem of saddle slippage. The unneeded breast collar was discarded, probably because it would catch on limbs when chasing a cow through brush.