checkrein

• Nom désignant une rêne ou un dispositif utilisé en équitation ou pour l'attelage, servant à maintenir la tête du cheval dans une position donnée.

A noun referring to a rein used in horse riding or driving, designed to keep the horse's head in a desired position.

1. Horse restraint reinC2formal

   A short rein attached from the bit to the saddle or harness to prevent the horse from lowering its head too much.

   fausse rêne (rêne de redressement)

   • The rider adjusted the checkrein to keep the horse's head high.
   • Using a checkrein can help train a horse to maintain proper posture.
   • The checkrein was loosened after the training session ended.

   Synonymesbearing rein