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| | Saddling and Bridling - 1868 |
 | | The saddle being on the ground, four paces in front of the horse, pommel to the front, stirrups crossed, blanket on the saddle, bridle on the blanket. |
 | | The squad, for instruction, is supposed to consist of not more than eight troopers, who are in fatigue dress, without arms; two horses are brought out and placed in position, opposite and in read of the saddles. |
 | | A trooper is placed on each side of the horse, in position of "stand to horse," holding the horse by the halter strap, in the right and left hand, respectively; the trooper on the right side of the horse holds him whilst the other executes the manual... |
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