Tuesday we did some flatwork- he had stood in for the day as the weather was awful so wondered if he might be a bit stiff but clearly not as he worked superbly. He was forwards and soft and we even did a passable trot HP on both reins!
Wed I hired Parwood and we did some SJ first - warmed up over a few separate fences working on rhythm and forwards canter. Then strung together the course they had built which unfortunately was entirely on the left rein apart from the approach to the first 2 fences which were a related 4 stride distance off a sharp right bend - not the easiest start but he jumped a fab round just tipping the last fence with his back feet - not sure if he realised it was a bit higher than the others or got a bit flat by the end but hoping that's our pole for a while! I was really pleased with keeping the forward rhythm and kicking on into the related distances/doubles and he jumped great. We did then try and string a few together on the right rein but not sure if it was the right rein or him being a bit tired or me just not riding as well but we did get in close to a few. Gave him a short break then went out for a play on the XC - first time XC since Tweseldown in July. He was awesome - ground was great and he was flying. Taking the odd stride out and not chipping in with short ones. Soooo bold through the water, didn't notice the ditch, happy with steps up and down and flew the hedge rails.
Thursday very pleased he was nice and sound after Wed's XC so just did a lunging session.
Friday did some more flatwork. He was initially a little resistant on the right rein but with lots of transitions he softened and then did some nice work although not quite as nice as Tuesday.
Sat we went to the gallops at Bramshill with a friend and her ex-racer. Had a lovely canter round to start with then let them fly before attempting to regain control for another steadier canter. Good boy and he tried hard with another horse to go upsides with.
Sunday we went to Hampton sponsored ride with Becky on Llewi and a couple of others. Montster was excitable and rude - just the way I like him. He boinged over all the jumps easy peasy, including the meatier ones and seemed happy on his feet.
Monday - trot up fine after the weekend's exertions - phew! Physio happy with how he was moving and said he was looking good. He was still sensitive in his back in the usual place and she still thinks he might have some close DSP's but I'm not inclined to investigate when he's going so well. She wasn't so convinced by the hock theory and I don't think it's made a huge difference to him but there we go - it was worth a try. Something makes him fail a flexion in his right hind and it's not his back. If it's not his hock then maybe it is his old hip injury - maybe I'll never know!
Today - day off
Tomorrow - back to vets for check up and see farrier again
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