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nosebag

British  
/ ˈnəʊzˌbæɡ /

noun

  1. a bag, fastened around the head of a horse and covering the nose, in which feed is placed

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The cylindrical shape of a leather tote referenced a horse’s feeder nosebag, and utilitarian cargo pockets were sprinkled liberally throughout.

From Los Angeles Times

The reins, the halters, the blinkers, the degrading nosebags, were thrown on to the rubbish fire which was burning in the yard.

From Literature

But now the hungry horse is their responsibility and it is gobbling from the agency’s shrinking nosebag.

From Nature

Who wouldn't want good seats at Covent Garden or Wembley or Lord's, with a "nosebag" thrown in?

From The Guardian

Whatever the outcome, the race will be followed by live music and a "pasta party" for the humans – and hopefully some nosebags for the nags.

From The Guardian