Bond's Midnight Eve TD

November 29, 2025

11/29/25 - Woods bounce-offs and parallels

After her strong interest to go into vs away from woods last class day, I asked Mary Ann to lay a track that parallels woods and does bounce-offs from woods. Mary Ann nailed the assignment (and shout out to Kelley who co-laid and was MVP for double lineups!). We ran the track at 1hr 15min old. Notes - what went well: Great start and 1st turn on the rails! Her article indications were really nice today. I think our slowed down routine at articles is slowing her down and keeping energy / excitement from running wild. She feels more measured at restarts now. Turns - She was really clear to read on all with the exception of the last turn. In reviewing video, she gave a head turn at the final turn before going forward a little and then looking at woods. Line work was good today - getting back up the line quickly + a behind the back line work on the final turn - felt like I supported her well when she committed. She drank well before start and at articles Notes - To work on:...

It was a good weekend back in Winston-Salem and even better that I got to share it with Judi and Kelly! The WSDTC hosted a fantastic trial and enjoyed meeting so many members and volunteers!

Evie tracked spectacularly and had her head in the game from the start with a down at the start article. She was a little investigatory on Leg 1 but then fully committed to the game. She blasted through turns confidently and as we crested a small hill, I could see her barreling down to the article where she downed. A very good day indeed :)

A picture of the award given - framed track map. Evie was a bit if an overachiever...

Special thanks to Louisa Arendt from WSDTC who did photography and got some great photos of both tracking and community 💕 Photo dump below because I can't help it!