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   stalk·ing horse

   /ˈstôkiNG ˌhôrs/

   noun

   • 1. a false pretext concealing someone's real intentions: "you have used me simply as a stalking horse for some of your more outrageous views"
   • ▪ a political candidate who runs only in order to provoke the election and thus allow a stronger candidate to come forward: "a stalking-horse challenge"
   • 2. a screen traditionally made in the shape of a horse behind which a hunter can stay concealed when stalking prey.

   Word Origin early 16th century: from the former practice of using a horse trained to allow a fowler to hide behind it, or under its coverings, until within easy range of prey.

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