Swatch’s conditioning schedule! . He is going intermediate and while he is just about 80% Thoroughbred, the Irish Draught % runs deep so compared to my OTTB I’ve had to finagle the right schedule for fitness. . I do feel like this isn’t perfect. I give and take, do I want to focus and sharpen the flat work in the dressage ring or get the reps in by trotting up hills. You have to give and take what he needs, what I have coming up. Maybe our flat work has lost a few points but I have a fresh horse after cross-country. Then, there’s balancing around going into the office 90 minutes from home during the week. . All work starts with a 30+ minute walk. . Monday - off Tuesday- flat Wednesday - trot 27 minutes Thursday - Jump Lesson Friday- trot 27 minutes Saturday - flat Sunday- 18-20 minute trot, gallop 4 minutes 3x . I do insist that my trot work be proper, on the bit, while I’m trotting up and down hills , I’m changing the bend, lengthening and shortening the stride just like I would in...