caparison

 
Pronunciation: /kəˈparɪs(ə)n/

noun

  • an ornamental covering spread over a horse’s saddle or harness.

verb

(be caparisoned)
  • (of a horse) be decked out in rich decorative coverings: his horse was caparisoned with coloured ribbons

Origin:

early 16th century: from obsolete French caparasson, from Spanish caparazón 'saddlecloth', from capa 'hood'