terret

Rein guide loop

A terret is a metal ring or loop on a horse harness through which the driving reins pass, keeping them organized and preventing tangling.

Terrets are typically mounted on the saddle or collar: The reins ran smoothly through the polished brass terrets.

The word appears mainly in equestrian and carriage-driving contexts.

harness

swivel

Rotating connection point

  • loopCurve closing on itself
  • collarNeck encirclement
  • tracesSlight remaining amounts

tug · shaft · buckle · strap · fastening · leatherwork · brass · hardware · blinkers · checkrein

saddlery

bridle

Equine control harness

  • reinsBit-attached steering straps
  • saddleMounted rider's seat
  • bitSmall amount or portion

girth · martingale · headstall · browband · noseband · snaffle · curb · stirrups · halter · breastplate

carriage

coach

One who instructs

landau · phaeton · surrey · barouche · brougham · hansom · gig · coachman · whip · driving

Phrases
Family

territory

Familiarity
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Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G