Crupper

[krʌpә]

(noun.) a strap from the back of a saddle passing under the horse's tail; prevents saddle from slipping forward.

Inputed by Katherine--From WordNet

(n.) The buttocks or rump of a horse.

(n.) A leather loop, passing under a horse's tail, and buckled to the saddle to keep it from slipping forwards.

(v. t.) To fit with a crupper; to place a crupper upon; as, to crupper a horse.

Edited by Arnold

n. a strap of leather fastened to the saddle and passing under the horse's tail to keep the saddle in its place: the hind part of a horse.

Checker: Sabina

Typist: Rex