Bridle and Halter
A bridle and a halter are both pieces of equipment used in horse care and riding, but for different purposes:

Bridle
The bridle is part of the tack used for riding. It consists of a headpiece, cheek pieces, a browband, a noseband, and the bit (mouthpiece). The bit sits in the horse’s mouth and allows the rider to influence and steer the horse through the reins. The bridle is mainly used for riding to give the rider control and direction over the horse.

Halter
The halter is used to lead or tie up the horse, for example, during grooming or leading it to the pasture. It consists of a headpiece, a noseband, and a throatlatch, but it is bitless – there is no mouthpiece, and it does not go into the horse’s mouth. The halter is more comfortable and less restrictive than a bridle, and is generally not used for riding but for everyday handling of the horse.