saddle blanket

American  

noun

1. a saddle-shaped pad, as of felt or sheepskin, placed beneath the saddle to prevent it from irritating the horse's skin.

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Etymology

Origin of saddle blanket

An Americanism dating back to 1730–40

Example Sentences

He credits his design for the horse that became Vincent - a dark gray pony with a Van Gogh-style, “Starry Night” theme to his saddle blanket - for getting him the job.

From Washington Times • Aug. 19, 2017

Now he is anxious only to rid himself of his entourage and especially his orderly, Kupchik, who sticks close to him carrying the saddle blanket that belonged to the commander's abandoned horse.

From Time Magazine Archive

Kupchik was always there to deftly spread out the saddle blanket under him.

From Time Magazine Archive

He clutched an old saddle blanket to his chest.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss

Her saddle and bridle were made of fine dark brown leather, and the saddle blanket was woven of gray and white wool that nearly matched the horse’s coat.

From "Ash" by Malinda Lo