spurgalling
/ˈspɜrˌɡɔlɪŋ/
noun
- The act or condition of causing or having sores from spurring or chafing.
- The vet explained that spurgalling is common in poorly fitted tack.
- He read about spurgalling in an old horsemanship manual.
- Spurgalling can be prevented with proper padding under the saddle.
Synonyms
adjective
- Causing or likely to cause spur galls or chafing.
- A spurgalling saddle should be replaced immediately.
- The rough stirrup leathers were spurgalling the horse's sides.
- They avoided the spurgalling harness by using softer materials.