saddle blanket

Under-saddle padding

A saddle blanket is a thick pad placed between a horse's back and the saddle, providing cushioning and absorbing sweat.

Also called a saddle pad.

The blanket protects both horse and saddle from friction and moisture: She folded the saddle blanket carefully before tacking up.

equestrian

tack

Sharp-headed fastener

  • girthMeasurement around something
  • cinchGuaranteed easy thing
  • withersShrinks from dryness

pommel · cantle · riding · horseback · equine · stirrup · bridle · halter · reins · English

comfort

cushioning

Softening force or fall

fleece · wool · felt · breathable · moisture-wicking · pressure relief · contour · fit · snug · supportive

ranching

cowboy

Mounted cattle herder

  • WesternOf Euro-American civilization
  • rodeoCowboy skills competition
  • wranglerLivestock handler on ranches

cattle · roundup · trail drive · pack horse · roping · ranch · corral · stable · tack room · mustang

decorative

Navajo

Southwestern indigenous people

  • PendletonOregon town, wool manufacturer
  • weavingInterlacing strands into fabric
  • patternRecurring arrangement or template

motif · colorful · tapestry · embroidery · geometric · striped · handwoven · artisan · handcrafted · textile

protection

padding

Material for cushioning

insulation · breathability · moisture barrier · skin protection · rubbing

Categories
Family

blanket, saddle, saddled, saddling, saddler, saddlery, unsaddle, saddlers, unsaddled

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G