A very pleasant day dog walking and enjoying some down time before an early start tomorrow morning. Claude is behaving impeccably and is becoming more and more balanced working over poles and through the labyrinth with the saddle on. He is carrying the bit as well but this isn’t new for him as he has been shown in hand. Showing youngsters in hand is a perfect start to their competitive training as they become accustomed to noise and horse movement and learn patience, confidence and self control. Starting horses that have already been out and about is so much easier as good foundations are already in place.