Well, I tried the 2X2 suggestion of putting the 6 set of 2x2's just off a titch, using a string....lalalalal. If you've trained this method, you'll follow. If not, no biggie, as it didn't work for Net. I really wonder if they used a closer set of poles for this DVD. Since it's 4+ years old, I'm guessing they were.
So, out to the barn to find some closer ones. I found my old 20-21" set of 3's. I used these to train Seeker by just tossing a towel over the 3rd rung. That turned them into 2's. Hey, sometimes you just work with what you have, and by George, it worked! Anyway, I digress......
I started with 2 sets of 6 at the 21" poles, no problems, so I put them together. At first I was still getting the hopping, but now after a few times I think her footwork is getting better. Her ability to hit the entries is amazing!
The next step, after I add some jumps back in, will be to dig out my 'old' channel set. I think they are 22". So, work with those until I'm getting the same footwork I want. Finally, I'll go back to the 24" set. I might switch back and forth for awhile, just working her comfort level with striding.
I'm very happy with her progress thus far! LOVE THE ATTITUDE! She's having a BLAST!! So am I!
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