Fitness work

After yesterday's intesive session with Anna, I expect Crownie to be reluctant to do any work. Yet she comes to me and puts her own nose in the halter.

We go for some fitness work in the state forest. Doing the same loop that we did last week, just in reverse.

This allows us to do a really long canter. At least 2km. Maybe more.

Crownie powers along in the canter, enjoying the fast pace and the freedom to run. I build on yesterday's lesson. A couple of times I have to come back to the trot for a short rest. Strength - need to keep working on it. But I feel a lot more stable in the saddle. I imagine jumping over cross country jumps at this pace, and my legs tighten around the horse even more.