Teaching your horse to pick you up off a mounting block

This super easy but practical exercise is perfect for any discipline. We all have to get on a horse, and most horses would much prefer you get on from a mounting block than from the ground. 

[@reneegosda6851]

Thanks for using a horse that has not been shown how to do this previously. It's obvious this is something new to him.

[@yvonnedrysdale2952]

I've been looking for this as my horse has suddenly stopped stopped standing to allow me to mount. Thank you so much for explaining it so well and keeping it simple.

[@jordanwhite5470]

Thank you for finally explaining why we start this training on the Offside! Can't tell you how many videos I turned out of bc I thought the trainers were mind-addled, LOL. Now to go practice on my "new" 20-something boss mare who has never seen a mounting block!

[@sylviaburton6923]

Thanks for not rushing through the initial stages . I really appreciate you breaking it down .

[@turnertina50]

This is excellent

[@skylady64ish93]

Thank you for the demonstration, you make it look so easy.

[@Dubaikaranofficial]

im addicted to the way you say "turn over"😂

[@brentonkelly3780]

Brilliant. Thanks for sharing

[@madeleindevilliers2530]

Thanks!!!❤

[@Miss-Laine]

Woo hoo! Can’t wait to try this tomorrow! Thanks

[@marym6939]

Really nice video !

[@mariagillinson8527]

New to your channel. Great vlog…

[@emilylewis7642]

Good job! Thanks for sharing. I want to be able to mount my horses like this from either side, so I’ve been teaching them this from both sides. Do you find that most horses have one side that they catch on a lot quicker? And is there anything you would do differently for their “good side” vs “bad side”? And is this fairly typical - around 10-15 minutes- to teach it assuming you have all the prerequisite steps down good?

[@jordanwhite5470]

Mine is now ok with me, until I lift the reins and try to mount.

[@aixpert291]

Well, isn’t THAT a neat trick!

[@ellafields9424]

👍 information.
Audio is hard to hear/ understand 😔

[@TammySaj-zm6kr]

A flag works better then a whip.

[@sreyes35]

How much pressure? I tap my horse over and over and over, nothing; he doesn't move over. I added a little pressure and still no response. I don't want to wallup on him.

[@GraceAndGritHorsemanship]

Depends on the horse and the circumstance. Does he move off pressure of your hand? Yield hindquarters away? Both ways? You probably need to break it into smaller steps.