The saddle is a supportive structure for a rider or other
load, fastened to an animal's back by a girth. The most common type is the
equestrian saddle designed for a horse, but specialized saddles have been
created for camels and other creatures. It is not known precisely when
riders first began to use some sort of padding or protection, but a blanket
attached by some form of surcingle or girth was probably the first
"saddle," followed later by more elaborate padded designs. The solid
tree was a later invention, and though early stirrup designs predated the
invention of the solid tree, the paired stirrup, which attached to the tree,
was the last element of the saddle to reach the basic form that is still used
today. Today, modern saddles come in a wide variety of styles, each designed
for a specific equestrianism discipline, and require careful fit to both the
rider and the horse. Proper saddle care can extend the useful life of a saddle,
often for decades.
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