crupper

Saddle-anchoring tail strap

A crupper is a strap that passes under a horse's tail and attaches to the saddle, preventing the saddle from sliding forward—especially important on steep descents or with horses that have low withers.

The word also refers to the hindquarters of a horse generally: The mare's crupper was well-muscled.

equipment

breeching

Harness part controlling backward motion

surcingleBelt around horse's barrel
martingaleTack restraining head position
girthMeasurement around something

stirrup · pommel · cantle · reins · bit · bridle · halter · headstall · noseband · saddlebag

anatomy

hindquarters

Animal's rear body section

croupLaryngeal infection in children
dockMooring structure at water's edge
haunchesRear hip region

tail · rump · loins · back · withers · quarters

leather

strap

Narrow flexible binding material

hideConceal or pelt
cowhideTanned bovine leather
tanningCuring hides or bronzing

full-grain · supple · vegetable-tanned · oiled · stitched · buckle · riveted · padded · lined

Categories

cavalry armorhorse armor, barding, spurs
horse tackbridle, reins, saddle, saddle horn, bit
joustingjoust, jousting, lance, tilt, tilting
tacksaddle horn, stirrups, stirrup, girth, bridle
cavalry gearsaddles, saddle, bridle, bridles, spurs
harness equipmenthorse collar, traces, reins, bit, breeching

Opposites

harness position/function

crupperbreastplate

Metal torso protection

martingale · neck strap

Familiarity: Top 1,000,000
Profile: Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G