will he need fittening up?

[noblesteed]

Provided my horse is sound when I trot him up (I haven't dared check yet) then I need to start riding again. He has had 4 weeks off due to a bruised sole. One week box rest and 3 weeks in field.
Should expect him to have retained a reasonable level of fitness for schooling or go back to just walking out for a week or so? I know they say 3 weeks off and your horse should retain fitness.

 

[schneeko]

I think i'd just keep sessions slightly less demanding for a week or so but if he's been turned out I don't think he'd have lost that much fitness