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 have to his bridle, two head stalls, and two reins; to his saddle, two flaps on each side, two girths, a crupper or a breast plate—perhaps both, not forgetting a martingale, with its appendages. I have actually seen a young Cockader, about town, with a breast plate on his horse, that threw his saddle forwards, merely to be tasty; whilst his Companion's nag, who slipt his girths, had a crupper on like a Dragoon's. But, Sir, these Chaps are not confined to their expenditure in leather—Only observe the buckles and studs, &c. that ornament their trappings—Not a bridle, but would furnish a dozen of knives and forks—nor a saddle that has not a tea-kettle and lamp upon it.

Our Forefathers never rode in this way, and I am happy that I foresee a Revolution is at hand.

It is needless to reprobate such expence, as the Saddler's bill probably brings in the punishment along with it.