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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]
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. MajorStovall 16:24, 2 January 2010 (UTC) The McClellan is reconized by the simple rawhide or leather covered tree with the opening in the middle.
This category is for articles about saddles and the accessories, equipment, or parts that accompany them, as well as related articles. Subcategories This category has the following 2 subcategories, out of 2 total.
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 ...
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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]
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When used without a saddle, a surcingle sits just behind the withers. When used with a saddle, the surcingle runs over the seat near the pommel. A surcingle is also used over the top of certain types of pack saddle and pack to keep the pack bags and swag in place. A surcingle is usually used with a pad, and fit to the horse's back as carefully ...