bearing rein

Origin of bearing rein

First recorded in 1875–80

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

The White Feather |P. G. Wodehouse
A bearing-rein may assist in keeping him on his feet, but an habitual stumbler can never be considered safe.

How Women Should Ride |C. De Hurst
As in Egypt there are no traces visible; two driving-reins are attached to each horse, but the bearing-rein seems to be unknown.

Carriages & Coaches |Ralph Straus
No horse or pony of spirit should be driven by a woman or a child without a bearing-rein.

Riding and Driving |Edward L. Anderson

The use of the bearing-rein, which prevailed in Egypt, was unknown to the Assyrians, or disapproved by them.

The Seven Great Monarchies Of The Ancient Eastern World, Vol 2. (of 7): Assyria |George Rawlinson

bearing rein

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