When we bought her she looked under nourished and not yet developed into her large frame. She was nowhere near ready for training so we just let her settle in and put on a bit of weight before any meaningful assessment. We soon discovered that she hadn't a clue how to jump a fence properly but she is very intelligent and learns quickly. During the summer and most of the winter she was out with some of our other horses relaxing and generally chilling out.
During May she started with some light work, including some free schooling and some jumping education, gradually building up to a programme of serious trotting work.
She has really developed well since her arrival and now looks an absolute picture. During the last fortnight she has started cantering and has quickly learned not to lean on the bit. Amanda occasionally lets her go and she accelerates instantly. In another fortnight or so she will be ready to try out on a nearby race track to let her really stretch. At present, the vibes from the saddle are good but after a few goes on the track we will have a much better idea.
When I have a video I'll try to post it via YouTube so the experts amongst you can do a sort of paddock inspection and a cantering to the post inspection. That will be interesting.
. If you ever need anyone to come over and ride him, im your man! lol (i wish!!)
