Meaning & use
Crupper
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A strap of a horse's harness or saddle that loops under the tail to keep the saddle from sliding forward.
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The stable hand checked the crupper before saddling the horse for the ride.
An ill-fitting crupper can chafe a horse and cause discomfort.
A note on using this word
An essential piece of equestrian tack, especially on pack animals or saddles prone to slipping on steep terrain.
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