| 摘要 |
The present invention relates to improvements in or relating to saddle cloths, pads or numnahs, particularly for horses. In one aspect, there is described a saddlecloth comprising a sheet material having a longitudinal spine ( 81 ) defining left and right saddlecloth sections; wherein each section includes at least one pocket ( 84, 85 ) housing at least one cushioning element comprising a bladder ( 30,31 ) and resilient element ( 38 ), wherein the bladder ( 30 ) is formed of a substantially inelastic material and is adapted for inflation and deflation with air or other fluid medium. Preferably, the pocket ( 84 ) in each section is a longitudinally elongate and houses two or more bladders ( 30, 31 ) dimensioned so as to overlap within the pocket ( 84 ) such that, when inflated, the bladders ( 30, 31 ) present a substantially uniform thickness. A modification for a saddlecloth for a side-saddle is also described. In a second aspect there is also described a saddlecloth locking element or plate ( 90 ) comprising a central portion including securing means ( 91 ) for securing to a saddlecloth and comprising at least two opposing wings or arms extending radially therefrom from the central portion. There is also described a method of securing a saddlecloth to the underside of a saddle using said locking element or plate ( 90 ).
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