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| Location: | Starting Out | Getting On |
How to Use A Mounting Block
Use of a mounting block will reduce the strain on your horse's back while you are getting on as well as being a lot easier for you.
A well-mannered horse should stand quietly whilst you get on and not walk away until you ask him to.
1. Find yourself an alert and willing mount. |
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- 2. Check the girth. |
 3. Run down the stirrups and walk to the mounting block |
 4. Put you left foot in the stirrup and have the reins gathered in your left hand. |
 5. Hop on your right foot and swing your leg over the horses back, making sure your leg clears his bottom. |
 6. Sit gently into the saddle and put your right foot into the stirrup. |
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