Patent ID: 8474229

Claim:
An apparatus for protecting a saddle horn from friction applied by a rope comprising: a strap, said strap being elongated; a first attachment piece integrated into said strap at a first end of said strap; an aperture through said first attachment piece, wherein said aperture, when in use, fits around said saddle horn; a second attachment piece integrated into said strap at a second end of said strap; an aperture through said second attachment piece, wherein said aperture, when in use, fits around said saddle horn; wherein said strap, first and second attachment piece are elastic in nature such that it ranges from 100% elongation to 2500% elongation; wherein said strap has a melting point temperature in the range of 125° F. to 300° F.; wherein said strap has a tear strength of 125 to 325 psi; and wherein said strap has a tensile strength of 1000 to 3500 psi.