Definition: The word numnah isn't commonly used in North America, although it is a word some Pony Club members may see on their tests. A numnah is a pad of sheep skin or wool that goes under the saddle to keep the saddle clean and to cushion the horse's or pony's back. In North American we call a numnah a saddle pad or blanket. The word numnah is more familiar to horse riders in the U.K. Numnah 
is a word like gymkhana that was brought back to the U.K. from India.
is a word like gymkhana that was brought back to the U.K. from India.Pronunciation: num na (short u sound ah as in father)
Also Known As: saddle pad, pad, saddle blanket
Examples:
The wool numnah protected the saddle and cushioned the horse's back.
