tapadero

tah-pah-DEH-roh

Definitions

1. noun

A tapadero is a type of western spur that covers and protects the horse’s hock.

“The cowboy’s tapadero helped to keep his horse’s hock clean and dry during the long ride.”

Synonyms

  • hock protector
  • western spur

Antonyms

  • hock irritant
  • horse spur without protection