Below is the list of tables from the database along with their columns and datatype. Need to generate an accurate SQL query for the question.
Only use the columns present in the respective table. Only use the columns which are required to generate the SQL query. Only use table joins if required and not otherwise.

### Tables ###
TABLE: CREATE TABLE table_name_16 (pommel_horse VARCHAR, rings VARCHAR, total VARCHAR)

### Question ###
How many pommel Horses have Rings of 37.461, and a Total smaller than 229.507?

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT COUNT(pommel_horse) FROM table_name_16 WHERE rings = 37.461 AND total < 229.507