I’d do 10min 7 times a week over 3 days for 45min. I rarely work any my adults for 45min. There’s lots to be gained from 5-10min lessons especially at that early stage.
Some recently backed horses will need to keep on at 5-6 times a week, others are chill enough an hours hack every fortnight and...
Up to thetford for indoor driving with Maestro and he was fab. Confident dressage, 2 down in cones 1 he was too onwards and not listening enough/I didn’t make the half halts clear enough, the other we lacked straightness for an oxer. 4 nice obstacles for the win :)
It was bitter cold hence the...
Not much help but I bought a set for around £50 from just a Facebook advert. They’ve lasted about 3 years so far :) Wash easily. Dog proof. Less annoying than throws.
Usually only a minority of slots can be booked online, usually you’ll get much better availability phoning. They space the online bookings out as to keep the blocks flowing smoothly.
Certainly is a market for it that’s underserved for FEI driving. They’re long shows once you factor in travel (+/- packing) so how that slots in with freelancing can be tricky but pay and workload is good.
I like the roamers but they are a ‘proper’ clipper. I’d have gone for lighter weight and quieter had I realised how good trimmers are getting now! (I only do 3-4 horses a winter).
A cheeky evening dressage. Only our second go and still only intro but gone from 8th to 2nd, but also mentally a way more positive test. Ready for moving on now :)