bearing rein

noun

1. checkrein ( def 1 ).

bearing rein

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of bearing rein¹

First recorded in 1875–80

Example Sentences

It is a great pity to see that so many people will put the rein, called a bearing-rein, upon their horses.

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

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I say pranced, because she did prance, just like a thoroughbred horse chafing at the bearing rein.

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As for the bearing-rein, here again the question is one of use.

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Dunstable was also a sweet boy, but he, too, objected to the bearing-rein.

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