A type of bridle that is used without a bit. There are various forms of bitless bridle both in English and in Western riding. Reins are typically attached to the noseband and pressure on the nose is used to control and guide the horse. Some bridles have mechansims to additionally exhert pressure on the horse's poll or on the lower jaw. Examples include the Hackamore and the Bosal bridles.

A system of straps fitted to the horse's head to help a rider (or a handler) control a horse's movement. Usually holds a bit in a horse's mouth. Often made of leather, but may also be made of rope or synthetic straps.
The parts of an English bridle include headpiece, noseband, cheek pieces, throat lash, browband, and the bit to which reins are attached. Most western bridles do not include a noseband and some have no browband. Bit-less bridles have no bit and the reins are typically attached to a noseband.