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Hi Tracy,
For the run that didn’t go well, I didn’t know how to handle 2 sequences on the course and therefore did not really rehearse or visualize. I was in the first group in so could not really watch others. It was my first time in Premier Standard and a fellow exhibitor told me that it was the most complicated course she had ever seen and was not a good one for my first time. So yes, I skipped steps as I had handling choice issues with Mookie’s speed.
I have since recreated the 2 sequences and figured them out.
I have been practicing what we have missed in runs which has shown me what cues I have to give for those type of sequences.
If we see these sequences again (with bi-directional jumps and skipping a jump in a serpentine line of jumps) I now know how to handle it.
Mookie and I are just starting out in the world of Masters Fast, Masters Standard, with 2 legs towards his Excellent Jumpers Title. It took us a while to get out of Open due to knocked bars due to poor timing on my part. My timing is definitely coming together.
And this course has really helped me.
My next show is not until January but I will see you Dec 8 for a seminar. 🙂
Linda and MookieHi Tracy and everyone,
I usually audit courses but this was not an option for this class, but I am so glad I took it.
I am not computer savvy.
I have been working on becoming a team with a very fast Border Collie to me. I have been sticking to a good pre and post trial routine with my dog. Our Q rate had improved to 2 out of 4 runs but after reading the material from this course and putting it into practice, at our next trial we Q’ed 5 out of 6 runs with placements which was at large trial with 3 -4 hour wait times between runs. My goal for the weekend was to just get 2 JWW legs and we succeeded. I said my Run Reminders both to my dog and myself on line to run. What seeemd to help me the most was walking the course with connection with my invisible dog and then I visualized more then I had been doing. I did the normal speed and speed visualizations. I didn’t feel prepared as well for my first Premier Standard run and I lost my focus. However, I was able to regroup and I Q’ed my next 2 runs. I attribute this to this course. The structure has helped me as well as the positive self talk. I am usually too hard on myself.
So I thnak you Tracy for posting this course and my dog especially thanks you for a more focused and organized handler.
Linda and 4 y/o rescue Border Collie “Mookie”
