surcingle

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Over the saddle—folded twice, if not three times—was a large, thick, and fine blanket, as good a one as the rider could afford, which was kept in its place by a broad surcingle.

From Captains of Industry or, Men of Business Who Did Something Besides Making Money by Parton, James

The surcingle is then buckled over the saddle, and should be a little looser than the cincha.

From Manual for Noncommissioned Officers and Privates of Cavalry of the Army of the United States 1917 to be also used by Engineer Companies (Mounted) for Cavalry Instruction and Training by Department, U. S. War

These descending ropes are carried forward on the sides of the body and tied to the surcingle and to the neck collar.

From Special Report on Diseases of Cattle by United States. Bureau of Animal Industry

"Only a blanket and surcingle," said Ray, to his orderly, who was coming up with the heavy saddle and bags.

From Marion's Faith. by King, Charles

These must be held by an assistant on whom you can depend; and passed through the rings of the surcingle.

From A New Illustrated Edition of J. S. Rarey's Art of Taming Horses With the Substance of the Lectures at the Round House, and Additional Chapters on Horsemanship and Hunting, for the Young and Timid by Rarey, J. S. (John Solomon)