noun
- a belt or strap that passes around a horse’s body to secure a saddle or blanket
Usage: equestrian
Examples
- The rider tightened the surcingle before mounting the horse.
- A loose surcingle can cause the saddle to slip during riding.
- The stable hand checked that the surcingle was properly fastened.
- She adjusted the surcingle to ensure the horse’s comfort.
- The leather surcingle showed signs of wear after years of use.
- Without a secure surcingle, the blanket kept sliding off the horse’s back.