bearing rein

American  

noun

1. checkrein.

---

bearing rein British  

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

---

Etymology

Origin of bearing rein

First recorded in 1875–80

Example Sentences

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

From Project Gutenberg

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.

From Project Gutenberg

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.

From Project Gutenberg

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.

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg