noun
- Plural of crupper; straps or loops that pass under a horse's tail and attach to the saddle or harness to prevent the saddle from sliding forward.
Usage: equestrian; usually used in plural
Examples
- The saddle was fitted with cruppers to keep it secure during the long ride.
- A well-made set of cruppers is essential for proper horse equipment.
- The rider adjusted the cruppers before mounting the horse.
- Cruppers help distribute the weight of the saddle more evenly across the horse's back.