weather was really miserable today, looked like it was gonna chuck it down with rain when i got to the yard. Luran (Rani) was in his box munching on his haynet and didnt look particulary amused at the prospect of being pulled away from it to go for a ride! Anyway, after he had lots of love, and a groom, went for a bit of a play in the school. Did lots of bending exercises-circles, figures of 8, and worked on trying to get him to go straight, and track up. after about half an hour started to get a bit more engaged, and started to come round to an outline, but getting him to stay on the bit is a mighty tough challenge. I guess the issue with school horses is that they get riders of all abilities on them throughout the week, and get used to working in a certain way-and know what they will get away with!
lesson tomorrow so hopefully can do some jumping! Next week we can start hacking-need to be escorted for our first ride out, as he is known to be a bit of a loon, plus i dont know the routes around that area.
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