saddle cloth

Under the saddle

A saddle cloth is a piece of fabric placed under a horse's saddle to absorb sweat, provide cushioning, and protect both horse and saddle from friction.

In racing, saddle cloths display the horse's number.

Also called a saddle pad or numnah.

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pony club · sweat · withers · leg straps · riding · riding gear · tack · tack room · quilted · fleece · wool · dressage · show · show ring · jumping · polo · embroidered · monogram

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equestrian equipment position

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Mounted rider's seat

saddle seat · bareback riding · cantle · pommel · stirrups

Family

saddle, cloth, saddled, saddling, saddles, saddleback, saddlebag, cloths, clothe

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G