The trainer replaced the old garde reins with new, reinforced models to prevent chafing during long rides.

The carriage horses pulled steadily thanks to the check-reins the stablemaster adjusted before the parade.

The stablehand adjusted the check-rein before the competition to keep the horse's head steady.

The saddler fitted a garde rein to stop the reins from chafing the saddle.

The rider adjusted the gag reins before the jump.

The historians debated whether the portraits of the vice-reines were accurate reflections of their political influence.

The museum exhibit featured the portrait of a 19th-century vice-reine who governed the distant colony with surprising compassion.

The board decided to keep a tight rein on the company's spending until profits improved.

The board keeps a tight rein on the company's spending to avoid unnecessary debt.

When his staff began making reckless decisions, the CEO had to pull the reins in on someone before the company suffered irreparable damage.