Monday 18th April

Hmm one of those mornings, nothing like a bout of IBS to start the day with a bang, almost literally as had to hot foot it to loo, there really is nothing like Too Much Information is there! Oh and the sore throat/ear ache is back too!

So toddled off to yard turned Fred pony out, mucked out then got txt from Clare who is unwell with sore throat and no voice so lesson cancelled.

Almost turned C out but thought had better ride as he had day off yesterday and we don't want him thinking he is retired. Tack up go to school go to get on and notice stirrup iron looks 'wrong' so closer examination reveals pin in flexi joint has moved so stomp back to tack room to get another iron.

Go back to school and get on, Jess is riding Dell, so nice to have company especially given Jess knows how to ride in a school.

Walk and trot on long rein, canter on a looser rein to warm up.

Today was mostly about canter and aiding for canter, easy on left rein, less so right rein as left leg somewhat aberrant in its aiding *tsk*

Mixed feelings overall pleased how left is improving, somewhat frustrated with me on right rein (as if that helps!)

Need to bear in mind it wasn't that long ago I couldn't get canter if I wasn't wearing spurs and carrying a whip so it is progress, however at some point to keep saying that will just become making excuses!

Seems like I'm the only one that likes the Shadows so maybe not best choice of music for my freestyle :-)