'Checkrein' definitions:
Definition of 'checkrein'
From: WordNet
noun
A rein designed to keep the horse's head in the desired position [syn: bearing rein, checkrein]
Definition of 'Checkrein'
From: GCIDE
- 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. [1913 Webster]
- 2. A branch rein connecting the driving rein of one horse of a span or pair with the bit of the other horse. [1913 Webster]