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How to Mount a Horse

By Katherine Blocksdorf, About.com

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Check Your Equipment

2006 K. Blocksdorf
Check to see if your girth or cinch is snug. Do a last minute check to see if all your bridle buckles are done up. (Have you got your helmet on? In your excitement to ride small details are easy to overlook!)

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