Headgear for a horse can include a BRIDLE and a hackamore. A BRIDLE is a piece of equipment that fits around the head of a horse, and is used to control the animal. It consists of a headstall, bit, and reins. A hackamore is a type of headgear that is used instead of a bit. It is made up of a noseband and reins, and is used to control the horse without the use of a bit. Both bridles and hackamores are commonly used in horse riding.