overreach

An act of extending or reaching over, especially if too far or much; overextension.

Of a horse: an act of striking the heel of a forefoot with the toe of a hindfoot; an injury caused by this action.

To reach above or beyond, especially to an excessive degree.

To do something beyond an appropriate limit, or beyond one's ability.

Of a horse: to strike the heel of a forefoot with the toe of a hindfoot.

To deceive, to swindle.

To sail on one tack farther than is necessary.

To get the better of, especially by artifice or cunning; to outwit.