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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.

Mounting 1

1. Find yourself an alert and willing mount.

-Mounting 2

2. Check the girth.
Mounting 3

3. Run down the stirrups and walk to the mounting block
Mounting 4

4. Put you left foot in the stirrup and have the reins gathered in your left hand.
Mounting 5

5. Hop on your right foot and swing your leg over the horses back, making sure your leg clears his bottom.
Mounting 6

6. Sit gently into the saddle and put your right foot into the stirrup.







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