Surcingling means putting a strap or band around something, especially a horse or other animal, to hold something in place.
Surcingling is a helpful and practical thing to do for animals.
Examples:
I am surcingling the horse before we ride.
She is surcingling the cow with a leather strap.
The farmer is surcingling the donkey with a rope.
We are surcingling the dog with a colorful ribbon.
He is surcingling the elephant with a giant belt.
You are surcingling the cat with a tiny scarf!