目的 乌拉特马鞍是内蒙古地区使用的马鞍之一，其设计科学合理，体现了人与自然和谐发展的造物理念，契合了当地牧民的多维需求。对传统乌拉特马鞍设计的研究可弘扬其科学的设计理念与和谐共生的造物思想，并为乌拉特马鞍理论研究奠定基础。方法 本文基于田野考察，从选材与工艺、造型设计、装饰设计三方面探求乌拉特马鞍的设计特征，剖析其核心设计理念与造物思想。结论 乌拉特马鞍选材精良、造型小巧、工艺精湛，注重人与马的舒适性，装饰设计不仅体现了自然崇拜与宗教信仰，亦体现了自然造物的思想。

Urat saddle is one of the saddles used in Inner Mongolia. Its design is scientific and reasonable, which embodies the idea of harmonious development between human and nature, and meets the multi-dimensional needs of local herdsmen. The research on the design of traditional Urat saddles can promote its scientific design concept and harmonious coexistence of creative thinking, and lay a foundation for the theoretical research of Urat saddles. Based on the field investigation, design features of Urat saddles were researched from three aspects of material selection and technology, modeling design and decorative design, and its core design idea and creation idea were analyzed. In conclusion, Urat saddles made of fine materials have small shape and exquisite workmanship, and emphasize the comfort of man and horse. Their decorative design reflects not only the worship of nature and religious belief, but also the idea of natural creation.