Saddle References

This fascinating historic saddle is carved out of bone, making it an excellent reference for my prop. I really like how the form flows even though it is made out of such a solid material.
http://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/21991

A McClellan cavalry saddle, used by the United States Army in the late 1800s

Ancient Japanese Stirrups

Saddle Date: ca. 1570–80 Geography: Milan Culture: Italian
http://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/25402?rpp=30&pg=1&ft=saddle&pos=5

Mongolian Saddle

Modern Military Saddle

Chair Saddle, English, Britain Made, 1890-1910, Unknown Maker

These are just a few of the most interesting prop references I have found, you can see more of the things I looked at/used as reference here:
https://nz.pinterest.com/georgiamae_22/concept-design-project-style-references/