How Does a Saddle Work?
The Basics jQuery(document).ready(function(){ jQuery(‘#jsArticleStep1 span.image a:first’).attr(‘href’,’http://i.ehow.com/images/a04/ba/kp/a-saddle-work-1.1-800X800.jpg’); }); Camel saddle A saddle is a supportive piece of equipment used for riding animals or supporting pack-animal loads. They are most commonly used for horses, but saddles have also been specially developed for camels, elephants, and other animals that may be domesticated and trained to bear a rider. Today’s versions are often made of leather, and include the basics: flaps to protect against sweat, stirrups to provide stability and a girth or cinch to secure them on the animal. Early Versions The first saddles were little more than blankets attached with a surcingle or a strap that circles the girth area of an animal. These first saddles were used mainly for protection and padding for the rider. They also served as status symbols, with embellishments proclaiming an owner’s social status or wealth. Additions such as sti
