Fill in the blank.The rider tugged on the _______ of her horse to make him slow down.

The rider tugged on the reins to guide the horse and make him slow down. Reins are the straps a rider holds to control a horse. “Rains” means water falling from clouds, “reigns” refers to ruling, and “ranes” is not the correct word here.

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