OMG, my poor tree!

A short lunge session yesterday followed by a short sit-on and then a ride back down the lane. The walk was forward and active, nice even bend on the right rein but more resistant to bend to the left. He's hanging onto the bit a little on that side and is more reluctant to release.
In the afternoon I went to the garden centre with Bev and bought some lovely lavender and a liquid amber tree. I love trees and I've wanted one of these for ages. There were several there to choose from and I ummed and ahhed for quite a while before choosing the one that I wanted. Unfortunately, the owner then came over and gave it a bloody good pruning before he bagged it up!!!!  Not really being a gardener, I was mortified, but he assured me it was a good thing to do!
Today was far too warm to do anything in the school so we had a stretching session followed by a short session with the bridle and some gentle flexions. He was very responsive with the flexions and happy to release on both reins. He was well rewarded though and he seemed to enjoy it! His wolf tooth has just come through on the left side, and although I don't think it's bothering him I'll have to keep an eye on it.
I followed that with a short bridle session with Bonbon and she was relaxed and happy to release and relax her jaw when asked.
Very enjoyable sessions, lovely and cool in the barn!