You don't need a gaited saddle for a gaited horse. Typically, a gaited saddle will have a narrower tree and allow for more shoulder movement. They are supposed to be designed for horses with a Foxtrotter or Walker build. However, if it doesn't fit your horse, it doesn't fit your horse.
Medicine. 1  Alum is used in the treatment of canker sores in the mouth, as it has a significant drying effect to the area and reduces the irritation felt at the site. 2  Alum was the major adjuvant used to increase the efficacy of vaccines, and has been used since the 1920s.
Alum powder, found in the spice section of many grocery stores, is used in pickling recipes and as a preservative to maintain fruit and vegetable crispness. Alum is used as the acidic component in some commercial baking powders.