Historical clue formulations

• Gear for a racehorse or rock climber — 2024-04-08
• Control and make use of — 2016-05-06
• Take control of — 2012-01-08
• Tack item — 2009-05-16
• It will hold your horses — 2003-12-14
• Take control of — 1999-10-17
• Make ready for use — 1998-04-04
• Bring under control — 1996-08-15
• Take control of — 1995-07-16