I introduced Magic and Newt to ground poles today. We lunged in front of the barn. Surprisingly Newt was OK with them right away. They had the effect on Newt that they are supposed to have. I was able to get him to trot two poles with only one stride between. He did it with increased energy, lowered his head and raised his back. Magic took a little longer to walk up to the poles, smell them and step over them. Magic trotted over two poles but he was more reserved than Newt. It was interesting.
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