how long to get Flint back to fitness do you think??

[polyphonic]

Well I have missed nearly all the summer sj show's so am going to concentrate on Flint now want to do some arena eventing and some team chasing. How long do you think it will take me to get him back to the right fitness for this?
I have only ridden him a handful of times in 7 weeks and not done much but before that he was as fit as ever, I am bringing him back into work and he seems to be coping but don't want to push him too hard. He is out during the day and in at night and has 20 mins on the walker a day. Just looking for other peoples opinions on this please? I need to set a goal, kick myself up the arse and get back out there enjoying myself

 

[Maisy]

My mare has had 8 weeks off, and I need her to be ready to hunt in November......so I am giving myself just under 3 months ( I rode her for the first time today!).

I will be riding about 4/5 times a week and atm she is out 24/7.

I will be building up the pace and length of rides, eventually getting up to 20 miles before to start back!!

Oh to think of all those hours in the saddle! Much as I enjoy riding, I must charge my ipod!!