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Saddle Crupper Horse's ˈkrʌpə N Strap Back Passes

Front crupper
Back crupper
[ˈkrʌpə]
n
1) a strap from the back of a saddle that passes under the horse's tail to prevent the saddle from slipping forwards
2) the part of the horse's rump behind the saddle


Etymology:
C13 from Old French crupiere, from crupe CROUP 2

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