Artfully designed, saddle-shaped silver money from 19th century China, also called turtle money and chair money as well as sycee. Saddle money was in circulation in Asia until well into the 20th century and is still valued today even as a faithful replica. – The amount to be paid in advance by the participants in a cycling event (D: cycling race, bicycle race). The money collected is generally used to pay for the expenses of holding the race. – In equestrian clubs, the amount usually demanded from all members to cover the expenses for the accommodation and care of the horses. – A levy collected from a horse keeper to maintain specially constructed bridleways. – In the past, the tip given to the employee of a horse rental company or to the groom (groom: one in charge of horses) in an inn for bridling a horse, also called bridle money. – In old documents also payment for the services of a messenger on horseback (mounted messenger). – See mileage money, relay money.
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