06-30-2006, 09:52 AM
I also recall that some saddles finds from Carlisle presented at the Carlisle Conference (Oct 2004 I think) - dont know if these are published yet. Quita Mould was working on the leather covers - 2 covers, apparently removable with skirts. Also they had found part of a wooden "tree" which answered (at least on that particular saddle) whether a solid "tree" or just padded with straw (as had been suggested by the saddler in Southport who has made his own very good alternate version of the Connoly saddle). Both systems work, so both may be possible. Evidence of a "tree" on one doesnt necessarily mean "tree" on all.
On another slant, I also recall seeing a photo of stirrups from Pompei, so perhaps not all saddles the same - some may be stirrup-less, some may not.
Hilary
On another slant, I also recall seeing a photo of stirrups from Pompei, so perhaps not all saddles the same - some may be stirrup-less, some may not.
Hilary
