I think it's the same as mommadoo talking about people becoming a lawn dart. I thought that was also a particularly good visual ;~D
Glad you had a ride Becky, and some good fixes for both horse and saddle! The instant running martingale is an excellent tip. I haven't done that, but I have made draw reins either back to the cinch rings or down under the chest, depending on the situation, to achieve the same kind of control over where the head is going.
I just took some pictures that are uploading... out experimenting with the new camera.
"I think it's the same as mommadoo talking about people becoming a lawn dart"
hahahahaha tooo funny!