Good, no excellent, day.  I learned something today.  That's more important than Balthazar learning something.  It was so hot even at 8am that I kept the groundwork very short and basic.  He did fine.  Rode for 25 minutes.  Along the arena rail again with some neck reining circles over 1/3 or half the arena.  Keeping it very simple and straightforward.  And that's what I learned.  I've been so anal about details without having the basics down at all and the basics at the moment are to do with keeping him relaxed and forward. That's all.  Relaxed and forward.  After that it's answering to the neck rein.  Being accurate will come later.  He tosses his head even as he makes the circle.  It will improve as it becomes old hat.  We did some cantering too which was great.  Since quitting cirgarettes my wind has improved so that helps too.  Cantering used to wipe me, it's such a physically engaging gait for the rider.  Anyway, we did some cantering, it was not a big exciting event.  He didn't leap, cavort, buck or bolt so we're ahead of the game.  Happy day.