What is it?

[Dirtminer]

Any ideas or help would be appreciated. This is two layers of metal with some kind of fixtures for attaching something. Small rivet holes on both ends. Probably half a pound to 1 pound. 6 to 8 inches long by about 4 inches wide. Here's my guess some kind of protective wear or a saddle for an old kids rocking horse.

 

[kcm]

That 1st pic looks strikingly like the shape of a saddle. However, that would be a VERY uncomfortable ride!! ...Maybe someone made a make-shift saddle for a metal art project??

 

[Back-of-the-boat]

It does resemble a saddle.You might be correct with rocking horse saddle, minus all the leather.

 

[ARC]

My guess...
A horse tricycle seat...
Similar to... but not limited to...

 

[kcm]

:-0

I've never seen such a toy. Wow, that's amazing!

 

[creskol]

It is a circa 1900 therapeutic collar pad which was strapped to the horse's neck and the horse collar/hames rode on top of it, thereby eliminating the chaffing that rubbed a horse's neck raw.

Here is one similar:

 

[Dirtminer]

You guys are awesome thank you very much.