摘要 |
<p>A saddle (1) for a horse comprises a pair of side support panels (4) for engaging 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).</p> |