bearing rein

noun

1. checkrein.

bearing rein

noun

1. Usual US word: checkrein. a rein from the bit to the saddle, designed to keep the horse's head in the desired position

Word History and Origins

Origin of bearing rein¹

First recorded in 1875–80

Example Sentences

Look at them, how they come along,—no bearing reins, no blinkers.

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When my father thought he had enough of standing still, he went up to him with a handful of sweet hay, let down the bearing rein, and had the wheels of the wagon released.

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With the knife late put into his hands the Texan went to work, Kearney himself plying the other, while Rivas held the horses and unhooked the bearing reins.

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I guess the man who marries her will sure need a bearing rein and a special bit and snaffle to keep that young beauty in order.

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He let the breath slowly free, checked, curbed, the bearing rein upon it all the way.

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