You have carefully and methodically laid the foundation for a successful transition to under-saddle work; here is the next step.
Now that your youngster is used to you working around him, it's time to step things up a notch with lungeing and ground driving.
A checklist of valuable experiences and important skills your youngster needs to learn before mounted work begins.
Quality of canter on approach, quick reflexes off the ground - what can contribute to a great effort in the air? Some experts weigh in.
Ease back into over-fences work this spring with a simple grid exercise to help develop rhythm and adjustability.