Hackamores are a type of horse bitless bridle used for training, control, and riding. Antonyms to the word "hackamores" include "bitted bridles", "bitless bridles", "English bridles", and "western bridles". Bitted bridles are used with bits, pieces of metal or rubber placed inside the horse's mouth, controlling their movements. Bitless bridles do not have bits, relying on pressure points on the horse's head to direct and control them. English bridles are used for English riding styles, consisting of a bit, noseband, headstall, and reins. Western bridles are made to be tough, consisting of bosals, reins, and headstalls, used for Western riding styles.