Five levels of distraction you can see in a horse.
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In this podcast, Stacy shares five levels of distraction that she see in horses.  This is important to think about, because if you can recognize it in layers, or levels of distraction, then you have a chance to see the progression.  People use the term ‘distracted’ to describe a wide range of behaviors, so I want to show you this in layers. Level 1: Checked Out Level 2: Panic, But With Recovery Level 3: Just Above the Safety Line Level 4: Second Story Window Level 5: Roof Top Listen and identify which level you are at, and learn more about the common challenges with each level
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