harness an animal up

harness (an animal) up

To put a harness on an animal, usually a horse. Have the groom harness up the horses before Lord and Lady Bedford arrive. I have no idea how to harness up a horse—I haven't been riding for that long! Thankfully, one of the stablemen had already harnessed Goldie up, so I could just hop on her and take off after the thief.

See also: harness, up

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harness an animal up

to put a harness on an animal, such as a horse. You had better harness the horses up so we can go. Please harness up the mare for me.

See also: an, animal, harness, up

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