4-22-20 Jeanne & Hank: Longe Line with High Distractions

Hank's first time in the pasture proved interesting.

Lots of distractions: neighbor's dogs, something flapping off nearby run-in, horses, Hannah and Riley, wind, smells and pasture nuggets.

Lots of mechanics examples: 270s when Hank went to my right, walking the line, corrections when distracted, turning footwork good and not so good, walking through Hank with left leg when he crossed to my right (Horses @ 2:53 or so), stepping on leash correction when Hank was biting leash (Horses @ 3:26 or so).

Although Hank lagged behind a lot and veered to the right, he also stuck with me for all the distractions of his first time in the pasture. His nose was often to the ground with all the new smells, so he didn't check in as much. In an effort to keep moving with Hank, my footwork wasn't always correct. But all in all I think we did pretty good.


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Passing Riley