Patent ID: 7082741

Claim:
A saddle correcting device with at least two protective forward and rear shields positioned beneath a saddle, the saddle having stirrup mountings and a saddletree, and worn by an equine animal and comprising: (a) interconnected first and second side aprons configured over the ribs and shoulders of the animal; (b) one protective shield attached to at least the forward section of first and second aprons, said shields protruding outwardly at least ¼ inch; (c) including at least two members starting three inches rearward of a leading edge of the two forward shields and 1½ inches forward of the trailing edge of rear shields for interconnecting said aprons; and (d) wherein said protective shields are slotted to achieve multiple firm and flexible areas thereby allowing the control of the saddletree as to placement and position in use on the equine.