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.
[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.