This is the 6162nd most frequent Spanish word.
ancoa
A wooden yoke or beam used to secure or handle objects, often in agricultural or rural contexts.
Here, 'ancoa' is used to refer to a specific part of a saddle.
La ancoa de mi abuelo está hecha a mano.
My grandfather's saddle-tree is handmade.
In this context, 'ancoa' is again related to the equipment used in horseback riding.
El jinete coloca la manta sobre la ancoa antes de montar.
The rider places the blanket over the saddle-tree before mounting.
'Ancoa' (plural: 'ancóas') refers to a term used in specific areas to describe saddle parts.