Hi Stephen,  How's your mare doing?  Is she back to work?

Aubrey Isaacson. How's your mare coming?

Stephen Gowling oh no!  I'm so sorry to hear that.  I know how much you guys were looking forward to this foal.  I'll get back to you this weekend on some thoughts going forward.  She'll need some rest for now.  

Ryan Schmidt  we agree!  As soon as it's possible, we're getting a B1 app!

Aubrey Isaacson. That is so great!!!  Thanks for sharing!🤠

sheri ann adams my pleasure!🙂. Keep us updated on her progress, ok?

sheri ann adams absolutely let her figure it out.  That's the whiole point of finding the resistance.  You've found a spot that causes your horse to panic so stay there until she learns to handle it.  Protecting her from it will cause you some problems down the road.🙂

Marshal Morgan. A few minutes in the RP wouldn't hurt for sure.  Definitely a good place to start.  If that doesn't help, you might watch our videos on speed control.  

Bryan Hooper aha!  There's your culprit.  Don't pull on the reins to stop him from grazing.  Swat him on the neck with the end of your rein or rope or something every time he goes for a snack.  If that doesn't get his attention, swat his ear.  If that doesn't fix the pawing, just ride him through it.  Every time he goes to paw, just speed those feet up.  He'll quit soon enough.  Good luck!

Bryan Hooper Chances are, he's more upset with your hands than he is about the saddle/blanket.  It sounds to me like you've done your due diligence concerning his back and withers so you can rule that out.  He's most likely trying to tell you to get better with your hands.  try riding him with drape in your reins and see if it doesn't help.  Richard