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or saddle pad to spread the weight of the saddle and its burden on the pack animal's back. The underside of the pack saddle is designed to conform well to the shape of the pack animal's back. It is typically divided into two symmetrical parts separated by a gap at the top to ensure that the weight
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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
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The pack saddle consists of a tree, or the wooden blocks that sit on the horse's back, the half breed which is the canvas saddle cover, the
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being carried does not rest on the draft animal's backbone and to provide good ventilation to promote the evaporation of sweat.
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Crossbuck / Sawbuck pack saddle has crossed wooden bars to attach sling ropes.
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American 20th Century, Unrigged Pack Saddle, c. 1932, National Gallery of Art
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Device which permits heavy loads to be placed on the back of working animals
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The Sawbuck pack saddle, traditionally used in the western United States
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which prevents the loaded saddle from sliding too far forward and the
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which holds the loaded saddle from sliding too far back on the
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class commoners who were not allowed to use riding saddles
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Decker pack saddle has two rings for tying sling ropes.
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is any device designed to be secured on the back of a
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Pack Saddle

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American 20th Century, Unrigged Pack Saddle, c. 1932, National Gallery of Art
saddle
horse
mule
working animal
luggage
firewood
cannons
saddle blanket
breeching
crupper
breast collar
packhorse
mule
panniers
Otago pack saddle
surcingle
samurai
(kura)
Backpacking with animals
Packhorse
Saddle
SCR-203
Trail riding
The Basics of Western Riding

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