障泥あおり

noun

saddle flap

A leather or cloth flap attached to a horse's saddle to protect the rider's legs from mud. This is a specialized equestrian term; the reading あおり is a gikun (meaning-based reading) for the kanji 障泥.

• 馬うまに乗のるときは、障泥あおりを付つけて泥どろはねを防ふせぐ。

  When riding a horse, attach the saddle flap to prevent mud splashes.