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bridle

[brahyd-l] / ˈbraɪd l /




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One of his greatest assets is at the half-mile pole you could tell from the tenor in his voice if he spotted a horse that was up in the bridle had a big chance.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2025

His eyes are full of tears as he holds the little riding crop in one hand and the bridle in the other.

From Slate • Nov. 30, 2023

But nations including South Africa and Colombia bridle at what they see as an implicit choice.

From Washington Post • Apr. 29, 2023

Cradling a 3D printed copy of a horse skull from Mongolia, Taylor points to a groove midway along the long, sloping nose, caused by pressure from a bridle.

From Science Magazine • Mar. 29, 2023

Without a saddle or bridle to hold the animal back.

From "Stella by Starlight" by Sharon M. Draper