Which word can mean a wilfully disobedient horse or something that some horses are made to wear?

peasypod

The term ornery often refers to a mean-spirited, disagreeable, and cantankerous horse and can also be a saddle, as shown here. http://www.countrysupply.com/products/sku-WKA23.html Apr 12 05, 10:30 PM

gmackematix

A yay for finding something totally different to my answer that answers the question. Can anyone find the five letter word I had in mind? Apr 13 05, 12:34 AM

SOTHC

The connection between designer horseshoes and willfully disobedient horses - Mules Apr 13 05, 1:30 AM

gmackematix

Actually, I was a bit generous there, Peasy. Ornery refers to anyone or thing that is cussed and awkward. This is specifically a British term for a horse that is being contrary. As for the garment, I have never seen a horse wearing one but have heard that they do. Apr 13 05, 5:15 PM

lanfranco

I used to use a hackamore, a bitless bridle, on difficult horses who wouldn't take a bit, but I've never heard this term actually applied to a horse. I've Googled everything I can think of and haven't come up an answer. "Blinder" can't be right, because a "blinder" is a fast and great race. Help! Apr 13 05, 7:42 PM

gmackematix

It isn't a part of a horse's tack and there was a dispute about them in Killarney recently if that helps? Apr 14 05, 12:29 AM

lanfranco

Could you possibly be talking about gelding? Apr 14 05, 10:24 AM

lanfranco

Wait, that doesn't make sense. You said, "made to wear," and a horse already gelded isn't willfully disobedient. Back to Google. Killarney, eh? Apr 14 05, 11:03 AM

lanfranco

Wait, that doesn't make sense. You said, 5 letters, "made to wear," and a horse already gelded isn't willfully disobedient. Back to Google. Killarney, eh? Apr 14 05, 11:05 AM

lanfranco

Whoops. I screwed up there, didn't I? Mea culpa. Apr 14 05, 4:34 PM

gmackematix

The answer to this one was "nappy". A nappy or nappy horse is one that refuses to turn in the direction its owner wants it to go. A nappy is also a British word for a diaper, which some horses are made to wear for environmental reasons. Apr 17 05, 6:14 PM

lanfranco

Nappy as diaper I knew. But horse? I am extremely grateful for this information. I can now sleep soundly. Apr 17 05, 9:32 PM