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A side rein, or 'check rein', used to keep the horse steady, rather than driving it.
A side rein, or 'check rein', is used to keep the horse steady, rather than for driving it, and is fastened by its chain to the neck rein and by its buckle to the crupper strap, the part of the horse's harness which holds the saddle in place. The leather on this side rein is decorated with round studs set at regular intervals.

1 side rein: leather and metal; good condition

MERL 'Catalogue index' card – 'The side rein is fastened by its chain to the neck rein, and by the buckle at the other end to the crupper strap. It is not used for driving the horse but helps to keep him steady. An alternative name is CHECK REIN. // This rein has a chain of 20.5 inches, ending in a spring catch. The leather is decorated with round studs set in regular intervals. It measures 4’ 2” long.', Lavinia Smith Catalogue (D60/28) - 'A list of the contents of the East Hendred museum. July 5 1940 // Horse furniture // 52. Studded side rein'

Leather, Metal

Rippon, Miss Dorothy May Lyddon (Agent)