'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]