adjective
- (of a horse or other animal) trained to lead on a halter; accustomed to wearing and responding to a halter
Usage: chiefly used in equestrian contexts; often hyphenated as 'halter-broken'
Examples
- The halterbroken mare responded immediately to the handler's gentle tug.
- We need to find a halterbroken pony suitable for the children's riding lessons.
- The young colt is not yet halterbroken, so we're working with him daily.
- A halterbroken horse is much easier to lead and control than an untrained one.
- The trainer specializes in halterbroken horses for beginners.