Thermal regulating lieg protection for equines

摘要

A saddle pad/saddle cloth/numnah 1 comprises two layers of spacer fabric. The bottom layer 2, which in use is in contact with the horses back, is 2mm thick and has exterior surfaces 5, 6 with a plurality of small holes. The upper layer 3, which in use is in contact with the saddle, is 6mm thick and has rougher exterior surfaces 7, 8 with a plurality of larger holes. Monofilament yarns 4 are located inside each layer. The holes may form a honeycomb texture to the exterior surfaces. The two fabric layers can be bound by cotton or soft plastic trim 10, and they may be stitched together with a ribbed effect [fig. 3, fig. 4]. A cotton of soft plastic spine 9 might also be used to bind the layers together. The saddle pad aids in the dissipation of heat and evaporation of the horses sweat, and helps prevent overheating and the accumulation of sweat, proteins and bacteria on the saddle and the hairs of the horse.