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I have a thing for collecting saddles, ones that are just different or have an interesting history. My old mare has nixed a bunch of em, she really lets me know if one doesn't suit her. As much as I like accumulating them, if I can't ride it, down the road it goes. This is my latest, built about 25 years ago in Texas for a man who did Texas Ranger and Confederate living history. Got to ride it about 4 miles yesterday morning, looking like the boss approves. I love how it rides, but need to lose a little beer gut - dang it's a tight between me and the saddle horn  ![[Linked Image]](http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff139/crappienut/IMG_0916_zpsudyyeivg.jpg)
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I'd call that a minimalist saddle. looks good to me!!!
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No Sir, it came with a crupper, but the man I got it from never used it. I probably won't either. I've always rode gaited horses, never thrown a rope, so I've hardly ever used a flank girth on anything. Did get a period correct halter, lead strap, link strap, headstall and reins, dragoon style breast collar, and saddlebags with it though 
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That's pretty darned interesting. Would love to see it on the horse if you get the chance to snap a pic.
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No Sir, it came with a crupper, but the man I got it from never used it. I probably won't either. I've always rode gaited horses, never thrown a rope, so I've hardly ever used a flank girth on anything. Did get a period correct halter, lead strap, link strap, headstall and reins, dragoon style breast collar, and saddlebags with it though Good score!
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A real nice example of a Hope style saddle. There was about a 1/2 dozen of them in our living history group and I got a chance to try them out.
Good ride.
For rowdy riding a surcingle was used.
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