bridging the reins

[E13]

How, why, when? I've only done it once, didn't go well (big horse decides to canter round and round the school, novice rider thinking hmm how do I use these ). So, what are they used for, and why?

 

[HollyhedgePippa]

I only do it when I'm jumping a course. The first jump I won't but then ill just automatically do it without thinking. I find her a lot easier to control, and if she out jumps me I won't drop the reins so they're swishing around her legs