To begin Lightning’s PRT Stage 3 training, we’re following the discussion of pattern blinds in Mike Lardy’s TRT program. Beyond that discussion, there’s not much to add.

Today, I selected the field we’ll use for pattern blinds and placed lining poles at the start line and the 100y left leg of the course, then placed 2″ white and orange bumpers, all with ropes, in a pile at the end of the left leg. I ran Lightning to the pile once from a shortened line, then backed up to the start line to run another half dozen retrieves the full 100y.

Tomorrow, we’ll add the right leg of the course, and the following day, if Lightning’s ready, we’ll add the center leg. Then Lightning will be able to work on the complete pattern blind drill.