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a strap that passes under the tail of a horse and is fastened to the saddle to prevent it from slipping forward
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The rider adjusted the crupper to ensure the saddle remained secure on the horse.
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Don't forget to check the crupper before you go for a ride.
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I heard that crupper is a pain to deal with when saddling up.
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The new regulations acted as a crupper, preventing any further misuse of funds.