How To Mount a Horse

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The first lesson you'll need to learn if you want to ride a horse is how to get on it.

To complete this How-To you will need:

A bridled and saddled horse
A helmet
Riding boots
A helper
And a mounting block

Warning: If you're not an experienced rider, have a helper nearby who can assist you if the horse moves quickly or reacts as you're mounting it.

Step 1: Secure equipment

Make sure the horse is saddled correctly so that the saddle won't slip off when you mount.

Tip: If you have a mounting block -- a step stool that will give you extra height -- place it on the left side of the horse, as close to it as possible.

Step 2: Adjust the stirrups

Adjust the stirrups, which are the footholds on each side of the horse, so they hang low enough that your feet will fit through them comfortably once you've mounted. Approach the horse from its left side.

Step 3: Grab the reins

If you are using a mounting block, climb onto it. Face the horse's left side, and take hold of the end of the reins with your left hand. With the reins in your hand, hold the saddle's horn with your left hand for more support. Place your right hand on the back of the saddle.

Step 4: Push off

Stand as near to the horse as you can, so you don't pull the saddle or the horse toward you, and out of position, as you mount. With your hands in position, put your left foot, facing forward, into the left stirrup. Push off your right leg as you transfer your weight to your left foot, as though you're stepping up a very high step.

Step 5: Straighten your leg

Straighten your left leg in the stirrup, swinging your right foot over the horse's rear end in one smooth motion. Sit down on the saddle.

Step 6: Place your foot

Place your right foot into the right stirrup. Adjust your position in the saddle. Take the reins in both hands, and you're ready to ride!

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[Pingoo124]

How to mount a woman.

[maor1993]

How to mount a horse:

Press E.

[d99ization]

@stormylover1 why?

[212lele]

@maor1993 wat do these mean?

[lovetylerwardmusic]

My trainer person Is experianced with horses since she was young,And she always says face its But and hold the front and back of the saddle and push up

[AmmieeXO]

omg! never ever ever grab the back of the saddle! putting your weight on it can really damage the horses back!

[stormylover1]

NEVER NEVER GRAB THE BACK OF THE SADDLE



[nochloe]

Thankyou! I only needed to learn how to adjust the stirrups.. but thanks anyway!

Can you make a whole video dedicated to stirrups?

[noodle0912]

@SlayerofFiction Unfortunately.

[ILoveMyPaintPony101]

@SlayerofFiction i know that you need proper instruction when horse back riding but i dont think its absolutely necessary to make a video about how to mount a horse. the trail rides that you can go on at dude ranches show you in person how to mount the horse. i just dont think theres a point to this video when theres people out there that can help you mount. this is just my opinion.

[SlayerofFiction]

The most important gear to bring when riding a horse is that between your ears, second is proper riding boots, getting your foot caught in a stirrup is very serious.

[SlayerofFiction]

@KitaDyer if you do it like this video, you will look like a novice.