Now theoretically according to rehab plan we should be cantering for hours by now but it's just not practical with our hacking and also I dont think I want him racehorse fit so we're just gradually building up how much and how difficult his canter schooling work is but probably only ever doing about 5mins cantering out hacking at the moment. I think that is fine for now - once we get closer to the event season and I'm allowed to gallop him again then I'll get him down the gallops and for some longer hacks.
So, Tue we schooled which is in previous blog entry. Wed we hacked down the railway but it was very icy so couldn't do too much. Thur the world was frozen solid so day off. Friday just a quick lunging session in draw reins and he went nicely.
Sat - ridden schooling after work. First time in new boots for a few weeks and he was a bit mental - really reactive to my leg - over-reactive. Not recognising my canter transition aids, just trotting fast, taking off up the long side in canter with me - all just a bit rushed and silly. Ran through N28 perfectly acceptably but felt he wasn't quite happy so went back to the short boots and gaiters that we've worn for past 2 comps and will go back to boots this week and get him ok with them again. He's always been ok with them before so sure he will be again.
This week - hopefully get a lesson on Sat afternoon, otherwise it's just schooling and hacking. Few weeks before next dressage outing so time to work on the schooling now and really get him going well.
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