Saddle Pad Facilitating Freedom of Motion of Horse's Shoulders

Abstract

An improved saddle pad placed between the saddle and a horse that facilitates unrestricted movement of the horse's forelimbs when the horse is in motion. The improved pad has an underside that demonstrates elevated aspects or voids that correspond to and overlay the horse's shoulder blade area. According to a preferred embodiment, the improved saddle pad has a further elevated aspect running from front to back down the center of said pad that overlays and relieves pressure to the horse's spine. The improved saddle pad may be comprised of a top and bottom layer with the elevated aspects comprising cutouts and channels formed in the bottom layer. The top layer of the saddle pad is fabricated from a breathable fabric such as felt, and the bottom layer, which may be lined on its underside with breathable fabric for comfort to the horse, is fabricated from a shock absorbent material. The improved saddle pad cushions the weight and pressure of the saddle and rider on the horse's back while at the same time facilitating the unrestricted full range of motion of the horse's forelimbs, shoulder blades and related musculature when the horse is in motion as if the horse where unsaddled or being ridden bareback.

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