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By Katherine Blocksdorf, About.com Guide to Horses since 2005

How to Get On a Horse

Wednesday October 22, 2008
mounting a horse After you've mastered saddling and bridling you'll want to get up on the horse. This can be a little intimidating. Your legs may be shorter than the horses and it's a long way up. Don't worry, you won't need to haul yourself up with muscle power. Getting on a horse has more to do with timing and balance than sheer strength. How to Mount a Horse will step you through the process.

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October 22, 2008 at 1:27 pm
(1) jh says:

Great post! Thanks for the easy instructions– I think most of it is just about confidence

jh
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October 26, 2008 at 12:50 am
(2) Marie-Claude says:

Don’t you hate it when they try to avoid you mounting by starting to walk (or worse – trot) away while you’re still trying to find your balance.. I wish I could have a chat with John Wayne…

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