Select the most more appropriate option to fill in the blank.
If a rider doesn't hold the __________ correctly, he can fall.

bridle

The most appropriate option to fill in the blank is bridle.

• Bridal is a long piece of cloth or lace worn over the shoulders and head of a bride. It is not used in horse riding.
• Whip is a long, thin stick with a lash at one end, used to urge on or drive animals. It is not used to control a horse's head.
• Saddle is a seat for a rider on a horse, with a frame that fits on the horse's back. It is used to control the horse's movement.