What is "bridles"

Usage examples of "bridles".

Tying the two bridles to the saddlehorn, Longarm hefted the heavy roper to one hip and morosely regarded the dead ponies by the light of a silver moon.

We were now `in a country of bridles and saddles', and set out fully equipped.

There were witches' bridles to be removed from their manes, extra long tails were thinned out to the proper length, and all hoofs trimmed short.