1. to injure by chafing or rubbing, especially on a horse’s skin from poorly fitting harness or saddle
Usage: archaic; equestrian

1. a sore or injury caused by chafing or rubbing, especially on a horse
Usage: archaic; equestrian

Examples

• The ill-fitting saddle began to spurgall the horse’s back.
• The rider noticed a spurgall forming where the bridle rubbed.
• Proper equipment maintenance prevents spurgalling.
• The veterinarian treated the spurgall with antiseptic.
• Old harnesses often spurgall horses if not properly adjusted.