Tag: Bridle
What is a Horse Bridle? Parts, Uses, Types & FAQs Answered
Horses are big and powerful animals that are orders of magnitude stronger than us. Therefore, humans had to devise a clever way to control the horse to harness its power. The idea to use a bit and bridle when riding the horse first came to nomadic herders around 1000 BC. While roaming the Eurasian Steppe, these herders realized they can gain better control of their horses by putting pressure on sensitive areas of the head.