In this article we take a look at the 1889 cavalry saddle, starting by explaining what traditional saddles are and looking at the predecessor models. We will then look at the advantages and disadvantages and how the 1889 army saddle came about. The improvements that the saddle brought with it are discussed, and it is also placed in relation to the previous saddles. The army saddle is described in more detail in the article.     The trestle saddle – part of the traditional saddle family Before the saddle was introduced in 1889, two saddle models were available to the Prussian cavalry from 1808 to 1889. The first was the…