crownpiece

English

The crownpiece runs over the horse's poll, and the browband across the forehead. The cheekpieces run down the sides of the horse's face.

Etymology

crown +‎ piece

Noun

crownpiece (plural crownpieces)

1. A strap in the bridle that goes over the horse's head just behind the animal's ears.

Synonyms

• headstall (US)
• headpiece (UK)

Translations

part of bridle

• Finnish: niskahihna
• Hungarian: tarkószíj