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  2. Pack saddle - Wikipedia

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    The modern pack saddle is usually not intended to support a human rider. The upper side of the pack saddle resembles a rack to let its load rest on and be tied on with ropes, straps, a surcingle, or other devices. One historical exception was a pack saddle used in feudal Japan by non-samurai class commoners who were not allowed to use riding ...

  3. Otago pack saddle - Wikipedia

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    The Otago Pack Saddle as made by J. Wiseman, saddler, Auckland, from 1863 The Otago pack saddle as made for the British Expedition to Abyssinia, 1867 Old pack saddles from New Zealand The Otago pack saddle , later known as the British universal pack saddle, [ 1 ] is a rideable pack saddle devised by Harvey Spiller in Otago , New Zealand , in ...

  4. Packsaddle - Wikipedia

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  5. Packhorse - Wikipedia

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    Japanese pack horse (ni-uma or konida-uma) carrying two girls as passengers, circa 1900–1929. Packhorses are used worldwide to convey many products. In feudal Japan riding in a saddle was reserved for the samurai class until the end of the samurai era (1868); lower classes would ride on a pack saddle (ni-gura or konida-gura) or bareback. [13]

  6. Pack animal - Wikipedia

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    A pack animal, also known as a sumpter animal or beast of burden, is a working animal used to transport goods or materials by carrying them, usually on its back. Domestic animals of many species are used in this way, among them alpacas , Bactrian camels , donkeys , dromedaries , gayal , goats , horses , llamas , mules , reindeer , water ...

  7. Breeching (tack) - Wikipedia

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    On both pack and riding stock, if breeching is used then generally a breastplate is used as well. Pack animals Breeching may be used to stabilize the pack saddle of a packhorse or other pack animal, by keeping the saddle from sliding forward, especially on downhill tracks.

  8. Category:Saddles - Wikipedia

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    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.

  9. Surcingle - Wikipedia

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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 ...