Bringing horse back to work

[Tiger21]

I am considering bringing a 7yo back into work who has done nothing but stand in the field for the past 2 years -not due to injury or anything sinister just lack of rider. He was broken, ridden away and successfully shown in the spring/summer of his 5th year before being turned out so has really only has 4/5months riding. Should I be going about it as if restarting him from scratch or what is the best way to go about getting back on board?

 

[be positive]

I would start from scratch, you will probably be able to move on more quickly but be prepared to go at the rate he is comfortable with, they don't usually forget the work done previously but will be older, stronger and wiser so there may be a few testing moments.