Lesson

Benny and I had a good lesson with a BHS instructor, concentrating on getting me sitting in the correct position. It is surprising how often we fall into bad habits and need reminding to sit up and look where we are going. Benny certainly appreciated being ridden properly and was extending nicely.

The next day however Benny managed to find the only sharp edge in his stable and cut his eyebrow. A big flap of skin had to be sewn back into place. I am so pleased that I had done all the desensitisation with needles and injections. He was excellent as the vet sedated and injected local into the wound site.

Therefore it was 2 days before I got back on him. My cinch was a little loose so had to get off and fiddle about then get back on. Benny was less than impressed as he thought the first trot round the arena was all he was going to do!

He is very settled in hie new home now and didn’t even flinch when a pigeon flew off the fence right next to him. He watched the dog walkers with no reaction either. We just did a few trot circuits and circles but it is a start of getting us both fit again.