[header] How to rawhide a saddle tree [title] Place a large piece of rawhide over the tree. [step] The saddle tree is the wood frame that provides the structure of a saddle. The piece of rawhide you use should be more than enough to completely cover the top of the tree. 
This is important, as the rawhide should be seamless so you don't need to add any unnecessary stitches. [substeps] Allow 2-3 inches (5-7.5 cm) to hang over the sides of the top of the tree.