bridle
Bit and reins
A bridle is the headgear used to control a horse, consisting of straps, bit, and reins.
The rider uses it to direct the animal's movement.
To bridle a horse is to put this gear on.
Figuratively, to bridle something is to restrain or control it: She bridled her temper.
To bridle at something is to react with indignation, like a horse jerking its head back: He bridled at the suggestion that he'd cheated.
Bit-attached steering straps
- bitSmall amount or portion
- nosebandBridle's lower facial strap
- headstallBridle component encircling head
- browbandBridle's forehead strap
cheekpiece · crownpiece · curb · snaffle · hackamore · halter · martingale · leather
Raised road margin
- checkOrder to pay
- constraintLimiting condition or rule
- reinBit-attached control strap
- containHold within limits
suppress · moderate · control · limit · inhibit · hold back · temper · govern
Mounted rider's seat
- stirrupsSaddle-hung foot supports
- girthMeasurement around something
- horsebackAtop a steed
- dressageCompetitive precision riding
showjumping · equitation · trot · canter · gallop · paddock · arena · rider
Offense taken at insult
- indignationAnger from mistreatment
- resentmentPersistent bitter displeasure
- bristleCoarse animal hair
- affrontDeliberate public insult
pique · displeasure · annoyance · take offense · irritation · outrage · provocation · slight
reins
Bit-attached steering straps
- bitSmall amount or portion
- nosebandBridle's lower facial strap
- headstallBridle component encircling head
browband · cheekpiece · crownpiece · curb · snaffle · hackamore · halter · martingale · leather · buckle
curb
Raised road margin
- checkOrder to pay
- constraintLimiting condition or rule
- reinBit-attached control strap
contain · suppress · moderate · control · limit · inhibit · hold back · temper · govern · subdue
saddle
Mounted rider's seat
dressage · showjumping · equitation · trot · canter · gallop · paddock · arena · rider · mount
umbrage
Offense taken at insult
- indignationAnger from mistreatment
- resentmentPersistent bitter displeasure
- bristleCoarse animal hair
affront · pique · displeasure · annoyance · take offense · irritation · outrage · provocation · slight · exasperation
bridal
Of wedding ceremonies
groom · aisle · altar · matrimony · engagement · marriage · reception · honeymoon · wedlock · trousseau
trail
Path through wilderness
countryside · ramble · hack
- horse racingthoroughbred, horse racing, racehorse, flat race, horses
- horseback ridinghorseback riding, horse riding, horses, horse, pony
- animal husbandrybreeding, sire, dam, stud, captive breeding
- Equestrianismhorse riding, riding, dressage, saddle, tack
- horsemanshipriding lesson, riding lessons, riding school, riding schools, riding instructor
- Civil War gearmusket, rifle, bayonet, canteen, knapsack
- bride and groomCouple being married
- mother of the bride
- runaway brideOne who bolts before marriage
- bride's maidsWedding party attendants
- blushing brideShy woman marrying
- stolen bride
bride, unbridled, bridled, bridling, bridles, bridleway, bridleways, unbridling, bridle path