Sallong
Encyclopedia
A sallong is an ornamental fringe hung from the browband of a horse's bridle
, or from a phalera. It functions also to discourage flies. A less ornamental form of this fringe, hung from the browband, is known also as a fly fringe or mosquero.
Bridle
A bridle is a piece of equipment used to direct a horse. As defined in the Oxford English Dictionary, the "bridle" includes both the headstall that holds a bit that goes in the mouth of a horse, and the reins that are attached to the bit....
, or from a phalera. It functions also to discourage flies. A less ornamental form of this fringe, hung from the browband, is known also as a fly fringe or mosquero.