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Next to the horse itself, the saddle was the cowboy's most important and finest tool. The saddle was the personal property of the cowboy, while the horse was usually provided by the cowboy's employer. A quality saddle was also important to the horse, as a good cowboy could ride up to 70 miles in a single day and have a healthy horse at the end. A poor saddle could make a horse sore in an hour. |