July with Basil: New Saddle, Bit Drama & Our First Jump!

July with Basil: Tack Changes, Camp Adventures & Our First Dressage Test (Sort of!)

This month was a real mix of progress, problems, and unexpected wins. July was meant to be our first official dressage test... but as you’ll see, plans changed. Instead, we focused on polework, confidence building, and trying to find the right saddle and bit (again).

We tackled:
Saddle #4 (yes, really!)
A bit fitting session that didn’t go to plan
Polework patterns and arena hires
A surprise spot at horse camp and our first ever canter on a hack!
A mini jumping breakthrough 🙌
Our first unofficial dressage test
Some unexpected setbacks and how we worked through them

Plus, I talk about Basil’s changing shape, tack fit, building his core, and why listening to your horse matters more than anything.

If you’re a rider with a sensitive horse, a young horse, or just struggling with tack fit, this one’s for you.

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