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What does headstall mean?

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Noun
  1. The part of a bridle that fits over a horse's head and supports other elements. [from 14th c.]
  2. (obsolete) A phorbeia. [18th-19th c.]
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Good workmanship leather stable halter, throat lash with spring hooks, adjustable headstall, double leather, brass fittings.
Kat hauled the Australian saddle off its rack and set it on the floor near Jazz, then retrieved his headstall off the far wall.
The headstall sometimes includes blinkers leather flaps that inhibit side vision to keep the animal from being frightened or distracted.
The No Bit Bridle is made from strong polyester webbing, with a soft padding to the nose, poll and headstall.
I put the saddle on the stall door and hung the headstall on the saddle horn.
To bridle a horse, go quietly up to him, holding the headstall in your hand.

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