Huenenberger's Fantasia Pages: Saddle

Fantasia and Barb Horse

The Equestrian Tradition of Northern Africa

The Fantasia Saddle - Seat

Schematic Drawing
of Moroccan Saddle

The North-African saddle consists of several components which are shown in the schematic drawing above. Parts from top to bottom:

Cover of tree (decorated with embroideries)
Tree (wood covered with rawhide) together with iron stirrups
Cover of pad (decorated with embroideries)
Pad (seven layers of felt, each of them having a definite color)

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