Second Phillip Lesson

Well Oliver went like a star last night, there was already huge improvement from the last lesson, much softer now and was more forward, I guess he's getting stronger and more balanced every time, he still gets tired near the end though so we give him a few breaks throughout the lesson, his left canter was even round and on the bit and in control, the right still needs a little more work, he runs a bit and doesn't want to be so round but it will come. His trot work really is lovely and he was so soft i just had to wiggle my fingers and he was through and light. Phillip said i need to be careful as just because he is a big solid horse he still doesnt have the strength yet so not to push him to much and listen and read the signs when he's had enough ie. the jumping when he starts to get a little strong, so think I may ease off on that until i get him going beautifully and balanced on the flat and he is stronger and then may go back to the jumping as we are in no rush and want to have fun positive times. Also from how he's jumped so far I can't see there being any issues and that's what he's bred for so...... Now i just have to decide weather the Jen Hamilton clinic next weekend may be too much for him, so contemplating pulling out, will have a think.