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check·rein (ch

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1. A short rein that extends from a horse's bit to the saddle to keep the horse from lowering its head.

2. A rein joining the bit of one of a span of horses to the driving rein of the other horse.

checkrein [ˈtʃɛkˌreɪn]

(Individual Sports & Recreations / Horse Training, Riding & Manège) the usual US word for bearing rein

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checkrein - a rein designed to keep the horse's head in the desired position

bearing rein

rein - one of a pair of long straps (usually connected to the bit or the headpiece) used to control a horse

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