Bridle

Bridles are headgear for horses with a bit that they clamp down on, giving the rider direct control of the horse's heading. Without it, riding is unreliable; with it, mounted combat becomes thinkable.
 1,500 BCE Bridle

Bridles are headgear for horses with a bit that they clamp down on, giving the rider direct control of the horse's heading. Without it, riding is unreliable; with it, mounted combat becomes thinkable.