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)

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

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