Took Giant to the beach, hoping he would do his turning for me, but he was really good lol. Took him to the beach the normal way so that I could ride him down the beach all the way. Took him for a trot and a canter and although he was a bit slowish and took a bit of get go he didn't think about turning.

We went a bit past the pink stump and then cirlced back to the right and off the beach through the developments. Cruised back through the hills and down the road, got a bit of a fright at the dogs but at least the cows were over the other side of the paddock :).

I just rode him in his normal bridle, but I'll set up a different one with the Fulmer bit for you. I think its probably best, even if you are cantering to pull him straight up if you feel him thinking about turning, stop him, make him straight, then hard forward again. If nothing else at least the transitions will help get him focused better on you.

It would also be easier to control him (and good practise for you) if you keep a contact on the bit when you trot and canter (still long rein for walking) him out hacking, that way you're ready as soon as he wants to try something. Then when you can trust him more start riding on a long rein again.

Was such a nice day I took Harry to the beach aswell, just took him in the opposite direction to entertain myself. Trotted through most of the developments and a little way south down the beach, went for a paddle and cantered most of the way back home, he was cool, actually better cantering than trotting.

Once the hype wore off from cantering and trotting so far he was a bit tired, that was quite a bit of work for him.