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cavesson

/ˈkævəsən/ /ˈkævɪsən/

Meanings
noun
A part of a horse's bridle that consists of a headstall with a noseband. When a martingale is used, it is attached to the horse's head at the cavesson.

Examples :

"The riding instructor adjusted the horse's cavesson before attaching the martingale, ensuring a secure fit for the training session. "
animal part wear sport

Related Words

Illustration instructor

instructor noun

/ɪnˈstrʌktər/

One who instructs; a teacher.

"The instructor explained the new math concept clearly to the students. "

Illustration adjusted

adjusted verb

/əˈdʒʌstɪd/

To modify.

"The student adjusted her chair so she could see the board better. "

Illustration session

session noun

/ˈsɛʃən/

An informal gathering of musicians to play music, especially improvised jazz or a similar genre.

"The musicians held a jam session in the park, playing improvised jazz tunes. "

Illustration noseband

noseband noun

/ˈnoʊzbænd/

The part of a bridle or halter that goes over the nose of an animal, particularly a horse.

"The horse's noseband was tight, making it hard for him to breathe. "

Illustration headstall

headstall noun

/ˈhɛdstɔːl/

The part of a bridle that fits over a horse's head and supports other elements.

"The leather headstall kept the bit securely in the horse's mouth. "

Illustration consists

consists verb

/kənˈsɪsts/

To be.

"Our lunch consists of a sandwich, an apple, and a drink. "

Illustration training

training verb

/ˈtɹeɪnɪŋ/

To practice an ability.

"She trained seven hours a day to prepare for the Olympics."

Illustration bridle

bridle noun

/ˈbɹaɪdəl/

The headgear with which a horse is directed and which carries a bit and reins.

"The horse trainer carefully adjusted the bridle before mounting the animal. "

Illustration attaching

attaching verb

/əˈtætʃɪŋ/

To fasten, to join to (literally and figuratively).

"An officer is attached to a certain regiment, company, or ship."

Illustration attached

attached verb

/əˈtætʃt/

To fasten, to join to (literally and figuratively).

"An officer is attached to a certain regiment, company, or ship."

Illustration martingale

martingale noun

/ˈmɑːrtɪŋɡeɪl/ /ˈmɑːrtənɡeɪl/

A piece of harness used on a horse to keep it from raising its head above a desired point.

"The horse's head was getting too high, so the rider adjusted the martingale to keep it at the right level for better control. "

Illustration ensuring

ensuring verb

/ɪnˈʃɔːɹɪŋ/ /ɪnˈʃɝɪŋ/

To make a pledge to (someone); to promise, guarantee (someone of something); to assure.

"My parents are ensuring my younger sister gets to school on time every day. "