numnah
numdah

In a comical moment during the spelling bee, he mistook the word "numnah" for "numb nut".

A saddle blanket or numnah is used under the saddle to absorb sweat and to protect the back of the horse.

English saddles typically use a shaped pad, called a "numnah" in British English.

Blankets may also have hoods or neck coverings added for additional protection of the animal.Compare to Saddle blanket, Numnah.

A good, well fitting saddle with numnah, safe stirrups and leathers and regularly checked stitching on bridles and reins.

The terms saddle blanket, saddle pad (numnah) and saddle cloth refer to blankets, pads or fabrics inserted under a saddle.

His fingers may not be as swift across the keyboard as his mounts' hooves are across the turf, but his contacts book is more substantial than a sheepskin numnah.

A good thick numnah is imperative and a Poly Pad is invaluable as this will disperse the pressure of the saddle and Poly Pads come in various thicknesses too.

A saddle pad or numnah is thicker, usually with layers of felt, foam or other modern material sandwiched between a tough outer cover on top and a soft cover on the side in contact with the horse.

For display, a saddle pad may be placed beneath the saddle; historically in England a saddle pad, also called "housing" or "saddle cloth", was shaped to match the contour of the saddle, in the manner of an English numnah today.