My friend let me ride her horse, but she asked me to steer her with my weight and the reins only, and not to use my legs to ask her to go forward. It worked well. I am glad that she only told me later that her horse explodes into a wild mustang when you use your legs ;) 

The dogs really loved the hack. Djeili jumped into every puddle and stream on the way. Fine with me, as she had jumped into the muck heap earlier. 

Peaceful day in Germany before travelling back home. 
I still find car-driving so painful!