It's on!

Star's practical training has begun and it has been really easy going so far. Day 1, in the round pen and he went straight to balance, flanked a little, was easily convinced to change direction, chased a little and took hold a time or two. Day 2, moved to the 3-acre field, flanked a little, wore sheep to me and covered well, less willing to lie down with more confidence present. Day 3, first lesson in keeping things together when an ill-timed burst of speed caused a split. I was pleased to see that his first inclination was to bring them all and, together with Star's natural balance, you gotta love that.

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