noun
- Plural of numdah; thick felt or woolen pads placed under a saddle to protect a horse's back.
Usage: chiefly British; equestrian term
Examples
- The rider placed numdahs under the saddle to ensure the horse's comfort.
- Quality numdahs are essential for long-distance riding.
- The stable keeper kept several numdahs in different thicknesses.
- Numdahs help distribute the weight of the saddle evenly across the horse's back.