Question..
Why are you schooling in a double bridle??
I always thought that when schooling vs showing that you would only do serious prep work in the double bridle.
In the ASB world they usually only use a normal snaffle.
I had always thought that in dressage that you would school in a snaffle.
Every one I have seen do working or schooling of dressage horses has been in snaffles, even the more expensive horses and pricey barns.. as it were..
And trail riding??? in a double bridle... uh.. perhaps talking to a trainer on better control or a different bit so you can enjoy him and not have him think he HAS to be elevated and on the bit ALL the time... just saying...
Lovely pics!!! though