摘要 |
A saddle ( 1 ) for a horse comprises a pair of side support panels ( 4 ) for engaging in the back of the horse ( 2 ) and a seat ( 8 ) resiliency carried on the side support panels ( 4 ) by a pair of mounting members ( 10 ) integrally formed with the seat ( 8 ) and the side support panels ( 4 ). Side members ( 5 ) releasably secured to the side support panels ( 4 ) extend downwardly on opposite sides of the animal and are releasably secured by a girth strap ( 6 ) extending beneath the belly of the horse. A pair of sweat absorbing pads ( 22 ) secured to the underside of the side support panels ( 4 ) act to transfer sweat from the back of the horse for evaporation thereof. A seat cover ( 28 ) is secured to the seat ( 8 ), and straps ( 32 ) extending from the seat cover ( 28 ) carry stirrups ( 33 ). |