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Record 1 2015-02-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
  • Sports Equipment and Accessories
DEF

checkrein : A rein designed to keep a horse's head in the desired position.

OBS

Harness racing.

CONT

Overcheck. Attached to the noseband, it lifts the horse’s head to help it maintain the trot.

Key term(s)
  • bearing-rein
  • check-rein

French

Domaine(s)
  • Courses hippiques et sports équestres
  • Équipement et accessoires de sport
CONT

Tige de tête. Fixée à la muserolle, elle relève la tête des chevaux, ce qui les aide à garder le trot.

OBS

Courses attelées.

Spanish

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