headcollar

English edit

Etymology edit

head +‎ collar

Noun edit

headcollar (plural headcollars)

A bitless headpiece for leading or tying up a horse.

Synonyms edit

halter
headstall (in Australasia and UK)
horsecollar

References edit

Baranowski, Zdzislaw, "The International Horseman's Dictionary", Pitman Publishing, New York, 1955

Stratton, Charles, "The International Horseman's Dictionary", Hamlyn Publishing, Melbourne, 1975

Summerhayes, R.S., "Encyclopedia for Horsemen", Frederick Warne & Co., London and New York, 1966

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