noun
- Plural of numnah; a thick pad or blanket placed under a saddle to protect a horse's back.
Usage: chiefly British; also spelled 'numnah' (singular)
Examples
- The rider placed a numnah under the saddle to prevent chafing.
- Numnahs come in various thicknesses depending on the horse's needs.
- She always used a numnah when riding her sensitive mare.
- The stable kept several clean numnahs for the lesson horses.
- A good numnah can extend the life of both saddle and horse's coat.