Courtney I'd just ignore it if she's not doing anything dangerous.  Gotta let a horse be a horse.🙂

Samantha Stevens  It's from Weaver Equine.  Here's a link:  https://www.weaverequine.com/products/training-flag-blue

Jasmin Eisenkolbok great.  Let me know if I can help.  Video coaching is always free!🤠

Jasmin Eisenkolb Welcome!!  Thanks for the pics, I like your horse.  My RP is 40' (don't know what that is in meters🤦). I've used several sizes over the years and settled on 40 as an all around good size.  The only disadvantage is it's a little small for loping, but I really don't lope in there anyhow.  I guess the good thing about the panels is that you can play with different sizes til you find the one that suits you best, right?

Nicholas Ian Smith I just use some common sense and choose one that has enough padding and quality to get the job done.  If it comes with a big sales pitch, chances are it is too fancy for me.  I generally like a 1" felt pad with wither relief and possibly fleece on the bottom.  Pretty straight forward.  No extra padding, gel inserts, or shims.  I'm not smart enough to know what that stuff is for😂. If I want to get fancy, I'll throw a navajo blanket on top.

Lucas Truax Dang

Randy Andren I've been there.  I still change mine all the time!😂

Randy Andren  I'd say the longer version.  Your saddle fits a tick tight so dropping your legs down gives you more room.  

Nicholas Ian Smith It's really just the direct rein with that set up.

Menden Trot a circle to the right, push his hip out to the left as you go.  When his hip is nice and free and you line up his nose with your circle, leave your leg on let him out and ask for the lope.  The left lead should pop right out.  Let me know how it goes.