Control straps for a horse rider (5)

I believe the answer is:

reins

(Other definitions for reins that I've seen before include "Guiding straps" , "Rider's straps" , "Restrictions" , "Harnesses" , "Horse's controls" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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