half-halt

Questions

What does half-halt mean?

A specific riding aid given by an equestrian to their horse, in which the driving aids and restraining aids are applied in quick succession, used as a warning signal or to rebalance the horse.

Where does half-halt come from?

From half- + halt.

How to pronounce half-halt

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