Double bridle

I have been struggling the past couple of days with Webby being to heavy in my hands. I had not asked Betsy to get on him because she had knee surgery a few weeks ago. But when I told Betsy a couple days a go that Webby was really heavy she offered to hop on him to feel what was going on. She was able to get him lighter, but suggested that I put Webby back in a double bridle. Sometimes it's just not worth fighting over some things with a horse :P also Betsy felt that I have been driving Webby too much with my legs, and thy I need to lighten up and relax more. Let him do the work! A double bridle is exactly what it sounds like. It is a bridle with two bits and two sets of reigns. It is only allowed to be used in 3rd level and above. Webby has been much better in the double bridle the last couple days :) but I would like to note that a few weeks ago he could not have gone in it. It has been important to get him to stretch his neck down and bring his back up before putting him in the double which gives the rider more leverage. If I had put Webby in the double too soon it would not serve the correct purpose. With that being said, we practiced 4th level movements on Saturday and Sunday and Webby was a champ! He has developed the muscling and habits of being properly through his back so now with the double bridle he is very light and lifted through his shoulders. We are going to a schooling show tomorrow evening to do our first 4th level test! Although things did not go perfectly while practicing, I am feeling very confident that Webby and I are ready! I am also interested to get a judge's point of view on where we are and what we need to improve on before we go to the recognized shows in August :)