Straps on a track (5)

I believe the answer is:

reins

(Other definitions for reins that I've seen before include "Control for horses" , "They're used to control" , "Means of control for a horse" , "water regulators?" , "Straps for controlling a horse" .)

I've seen this clue in The Washington Post.

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