Carriage controls (5)

I believe the answer is:

reins

(Other definitions for reins that I've seen before include "Harnesses" , "Guiding straps" , "Bridle straps" , "Means of control for a horse" , "Means of controlling a horse" .)

I've seen this clue in The Wall Street Journal.

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