Equestrian straps (5)

I believe the answer is:

reins

(Other definitions for reins that I've seen before include "Straps for controlling a horse" , "Means of checking" , "Rider's straps" , "Checks" , "Restrictions" .)

I've seen this clue in the Universal.

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