checkrein
Horse head tether
A checkrein is a short strap that prevents a horse from lowering its head, running from the bit to the harness.
It keeps the horse's head elevated in a fixed position, which some consider cruel when overtightened.
Figuratively, a checkrein is anything that restrains or holds back: The regulations served as a checkrein on development.
Equine control harness
- martingaleTack restraining head position
- headstallBridle component encircling head
- bitSmall amount or portion
- halterAnimal restraint rope
snaffle · curb · hackamore · reins · noseband · harness · girth · breeching
Limiting condition or rule
- limitationBound on extent
- curbRaised road margin
- brakeDevice to slow motion
- inhibitionMental check on behavior
deterrent · hindrance · impediment · restriction · suppression · containment · moderation · control
bridle
Equine control harness
- martingaleTack restraining head position
- headstallBridle component encircling head
- bitSmall amount or portion
halter · snaffle · curb · hackamore · reins · noseband · harness · girth · breeching · crupper
constraint
Limiting condition or rule
- limitationBound on extent
- curbRaised road margin
- brakeDevice to slow motion
inhibition · deterrent · hindrance · impediment · restriction · suppression · containment · moderation · control · rein in
harness
Straps controlling an animal
coachman · driving · draft horse · carriage horse · team · hitch · collar · tug · lines · vehicle
check, checked, checking, checks, unchecked, checker, checkpoint, checkmate, checkerboard