Fairly complete records exist for “issued” equipment from the Augusta Arsenal.
2,914 Sets of cavalry equipment (some may be English)
138 Sets NEW English cavalry equipment
63 Sets 2nd hand English cavalry equipment
1,062 Saddles (Leather)
475 Saddles (oil cloth)
1,423 Saddle Bags (Leather)
23 Saddle Bags (oil cloth)
1,439 Bridles
1,291 Halters
28 Halter Bridles
600 Headstalls
391 Numnahs
1,191 Moss Saddle Blankets
100 (approx) Horse Blankets
3,020 Nose Bags
48,411 Horse Brushes
19,437 Curry Combs
40 Bits
Augusta Saddles (leather, oil cloth and English) “issued” by year:
1862 1,942
1863 346*
1864 1,235*
1865 1,129
Total: 4,652
*During 1863 and 1864, a total of 2,455 saddles were “manufactured” at Augusta.
When “Sets of Cavalry Equipment” which included a halter and bridle, are counted as individual pieces the following additional totals are obtained:
4,284 Bridles
4,136 Halters