Definition of Checkrein. Meaning of Checkrein. Synonyms of Checkrein

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Definition of Checkrein

Checkrein
Checkrein Check"rein`, n. 1. A short rein looped over the check hook to prevent a horse from lowering his head; -- called also a bearing rein. 2. A branch rein connecting the driving rein of one horse of a span or pair with the bit of the other horse.

Meaning of Checkrein from wikipedia

- A bearing rein, also known as an overcheck or a checkrein, is a piece of horse harness that runs from a point on the horse's back, over the head, to a...
- been instrumental in the abolition of the cruel practice of using the checkrein (or "bearing rein", a strap used to keep horses' heads high, fashionable...
- unshod When a horse does not wear horseshoes bearing rein, overcheck or checkrein 1.  A strap running from a horse's back, over the head, to a bit, to prevent...
- her time in terms of animal protection: her novel takes a stand against checkreins, blinkers, and tail docking. According to Amélie Tsaag Valren, the novel...