A big turning point in the year for me. I've had some health issues and the last "proper" ride I had was 26th November. I did join in for the Christmas fancy dress hack and I rode on New Years Day even though I wasn't supposed to. Anyway after an operation I was cleared to ride last weekend, but then it snowed so I couldn't which was just a bit frustrating. So Harvey hasn't been ridden at all for nearly 3 months, and since then he has moved yards and hasn't ever hacked out from his new yard. On Saturday he was being a right idiot in the field breaking through 2 fences in 5 minutes, but I decided that it was now or never and climbed on him for a hack round the block with a fellow livery. I did use his dutch gag bit just in case.
Harvey was a bit "looky" but basically it all went well - I don't seem to be 100% yet, but I should be able to build back up again now. On Sunday I ventured out on my own which was slightly more exciting, but we got round without any real issues. It was so nice to be riding again!
Not sure why I am pulling that face!
Hacking
2.7 miles
1 hour
Totals
Schooling
30 minutes
Hacking
5.7 miles
2 hours