z Sold ~ Replica McClellan Saddle
z Sold ~ Replica McClellan Saddle
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z Sold ~ Replica McClellan Saddle

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Captain George B. McClellan toured Europe with a military commission looking at new military tactics. He returned and developed a new modified cavalry saddle. In 1859, the U.S. War Department adopted the McClellan saddle. They remained the standard issue throughout the history of the horse cavalry. The saddle was simple and less expensive than most saddles. It was light enough not to weight down the horse, yet it was sturdy and gave good support to the rider and his gear. In its original form the seat was covered with rawhide but was changed to leather in later incarnations as is this one. It featured a thick leather skirt, and has original stirrups. No girth strap is included. The McClellan saddle was placed on top of a saddle blanket. The seat size is 15 inches. The leather is dark brown with brass fittings. This saddle has seen very little use.

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