From where I left off the last post (I decided to break it up because the one post was getting way too long). We did class on more time and the weaves went great in that she did them from tough entries and did all 12 every time. Methodically. I swear I can watch her think. I know it will speed up, how much remains to be seen.
I continued to jump her in the dirt at 20 inch although twice the jumps were already at 24 and I did a sequence at it each time. She did them very well including a couple where I assumed it too much, she almost went past them to come to me and jumped them at the last second when I pushed into her. I've also done 24 inch a tiny bit at home in the pole barn.
We realized that Shasta has never done a teeter on mats/concrete where the teeter can be loud and vibrate even more. Kris and I went up to the Inn this last Saturday specifically to address it. On to the teeter we went, first time with no hesitation of course. I thought I did see her ears flick on the bang. Second time she did it a little slower and definitely flicked her ears a bit. One or two more times she seemed a little worried about it but did them solidly. After that she seemed comfortable again for a few more.
We also did weaves and a few 24 inch jumps. The weaves went great. Again, a new place. Quiet, just us. Still she did them first time and every time. Any angle, me ahead, me behind, me front crossing. The jumps went quite well although she froze two times at a wingless jump. Same jump both times. She did the same jump fine other times. Not sure what that was about. Hopefully I can figure out what if it happens again.
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