In message , "Dave Plowman (News)"
writes

I remember when it was common to have toddlers in reins. When the roads
were a lot less busy than now.

Roads up here (Aberdeenshire) are like the roads when I grew up 'down
south' fifty years ago. My son, now aged 12, spent his toddler years
firmly in reins, despite quiet roads.

--
Graeme