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reins <a rein; reins> N

reins of power POL

hold or take the reins of government VB

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English
While a surcingle and side reins are considered classical training tools, the use of the full bitting rig is controversial in some circles.
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Compared to a saddle, a surcingle allows more precise adjustment of side reins due to the placement of additional rings.
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Riders must use a western saddle and a curb bit, and may only use one hand to hold the reins while riding.
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Some young horses are started in a hackamore that includes a specialized design of rawhide noseband called a bosal, to which reins are attached.
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The cheery little radiator cap might as well be a pair of ears belonging to a good-natured horse with a complicated set of reins.
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The horse also wears a bridle with side reins.
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Phaeton had scarcely taken the reins when the celestial horses, despising their weak driver, turned out of their patch and set everything on fire.
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During rest stops, instead of removing the bridle, the rider only needs to remove the bit and reins.
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The onus is upon the regime, as the party holding the reins of power, to engage.
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Mules were also used; they were harnessed and driven by someone sitting in the wagon seat holding the reins.
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