Definition: Straps that buckle around the horse or pony's head to facilitate tying and leading. You're more likely to see the word headstall in older books or books written in Britain. It's not common usage and you're more likely to 'halter' used.
Pronunciation: h ed st oll
Also Known As: Halter, headcollar
Examples:
Before loading the horse onto the trailer, they put on a leather headstall.
