Always check the tack before you mount.
I ride English and use a single-jointed eggbutt snaffle. My horse responds to direct and indirect rein. I keep those aids light and concentrate on shifting my weight and leg aids. My horse goes where I look!
Emmi, you have no idea how confused you and HG have made me just now. Both your knowledge is impressive.
This is probably the greatest combination of words ever.
Me too...I had to ask my mom about what the heck she was talking about!