headcollar

English

Etymology

From head +‎ collar.

Noun

headcollar (plural headcollars)

1. A bitless headpiece for leading or tying up a horse.

Synonyms

• halter
• headstall (in Australasia and UK)
• horsecollar

References

Baranowski, Zdzislaw, "The International Horseman's Dictionary", Pitman Publishing, New York, 1955

Stratton, Charles, "The International Horseman's Dictionary", Hamlyn Publishing, Melbourne, 1975

Summerhayes, R.S., "Encyclopedia for Horsemen", Frederick Warne & Co., London and New York, 1966