Saddlecloth (Noun)
Meaning
Stable gear consisting of a blanket placed under the saddle.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The stablehand carefully placed the saddlecloth on the horse's back before adding the saddle and cinching the girth.
- She selected a matching saddlecloth to go with her new saddle and riding breeches.
- Before tacking up the horse, the rider always made sure to use a clean and dry saddlecloth to prevent chafing.
- The horse was uncomfortable under the saddle, so the rider removed it and inspected the saddlecloth for any wrinkles or creases.
- A good saddlecloth can help distribute the weight of the saddle and rider more evenly across the horse's back.