Man Made Mobile, Early Saddles of Western North America, 1980 spurs originally there would have been

originally there would have been 8 silver studs on each cheek

The narrow heel bands are a little curved

and its chapters include Stable Management

They were much used

Man Made Mobile, Early Saddles of Western North America, 1980 spurs originally there would have beenThis book was published to coincide with an exhibition at the Renwick Gallery, part of the Smithsonian Institute. It was edited by Richard E Ahlborn. The Smithsonian's website gives this description : This study of early forms of saddles in Western North America features four distinct discussions: major horizons (wide spread appearances of historical prototypes) within the sixteenth through nineteenth centuries; Mexican origins of form and associated