Patent ID: 7406815
Filing Date: 2008-08-05
Classification: B68C

Abstract:
1. A Western-type saddle pad comprising a body portion that is dimensioned to extend outwardly substantially beyond the outer edges of a saddle having side fenders, said saddle pad having a top surface and further comprising a substantially rigid peripheral restraint attached to and projecting from said top surface adjacent the forward edge of said saddle pad, said peripheral restraint extending along said forward edge of said saddle pad and terminating forwardly of said side fenders when said saddle pad is in place beneath said saddle, said peripheral restraint being spaced from the forward edge of said saddle when said saddle pad is in place beneath said saddle, whereby said peripheral restraint allows limited freedom of movement of said saddle relative to said saddle pad while providing a substantially unyielding abutment to retain said saddle pad in place beneath said saddle and substantially prevent said saddle pad from slipping or shifting.