The term 'EQUINE ARMOR' is a combination of two words, 'EQUINE' and 'ARMOR'. The first word, 'EQUINE', refers to any member of the horse family, including horses, donkeys, and mules. The second word, 'ARMOR', refers to protective clothing or equipment used in battle. The crossword solution for this term is 'BARD', which is a poet or storyteller who composes and recites epic poems about heroes and their deeds. Bards were often employed by kings and other rulers to commemorate their victories in battle, and they often wrote about the ARMOR worn by the warriors.