Curley Sue at Sheep Herding School in August 2005
Driving Practice
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These sheep are Tunis + Suffolk Crosses 150 lb each
Sue is about 35 lb |
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Need to practice in both directions |
Balance Practice
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Balancing is a
method
used by the Trainer and Sheep Dog to control sheep movement |
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Trainer sends the Sheep Dog out to retrieve the sheep |
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The intent is to
hold the sheep
relatively calmly between the Trainer and Sheep Dog |
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The process is in
constant movement ...
Correct positions are considered like a clock face: Trainer should be at 12, Sheep Dog at 6 and the sheep should be in the middle facing the Trainer |
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this takes practice |
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more practice |
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a lot of practice |
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still more practice |