How to get better brakes

[MaturePonyRider]

My pony is ridden in a pelham but I am a new rider. How can I get her to stop better. are there any excercises that would help. I really want her to stop and perhaps eventually be ridden in a snaffle.

I have got a riding instructor comming out next month but wondered if there was anything I could practise till she arrives?

 

[pixiebee]

not enough info to answer this question.. age/experience/schooling level etc?

 

[MaturePonyRider]

She is 12 a cob, well schooled, competed in showing is forward going but i am finding it hard to stop her from the faster paces without really pulling on the reins.

I think I am giving her the wrong signals.