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:

• Landing strip / cover change caused some searching.  MA helped me support her through that. 
• She cut one corner - possibly picking up article shortly down Leg?

Overall very happy with how today went. Next time at farm maybe do a top hat track from field into woods. 

Next practice - starts or 1 turn distance depending on time.