Awesome! Someone gets it! Horses are SMART and if they don't want to be ridden, they'll do their level best to avoid it. By mounting the way he demonstrates, you still have the "upper hand."
@Chavis, I have always ridden with a loose cinch.. Thats just my style of riding.. And i have done this for almost 30 years... Works pretty good for me..
FINALLY! Someone else who gets it! Too many trainers teach a method that is a relic left over from the sword carrying soldier. And, from an era where horses were used to being ridden daily and more accustomed to spooky things. And, I also ride with a comfortably looser cinch because I ride centered in my saddle and less likely to slip off. Unless you are spinning, reining or performing some really extreme type of riding keeping your horse comfortable in their breathing they will perform much better and happier for you.
To dismount, I completely agree with him. One thing I do different though is I take my right foot out, swing my leg over, lay on my stomach, take my other foot out, and land on the ground facing foward. Some people might find this easier if they ride a taller horse like I do.
That info was very helpful thank you,I know a lot of riders that have never been shown how to mount a horse, the right way,it does make a difference, it keeps you safe.
I’ve been riding for 3 years now and I just went back to lessons and I was dismounting... I looked around and then.. I fell straight on the ground lol I’m too short
Brilliant! You are well spoken, informative, and just down right cute! What a smile! Your expertise is obvious, my man! Excellent video! Gotta love a logical human being!! xx
With the way they make cowboy boots today (rubber soles) and add to that a rubber grip on the stirrup, it's easy to get caught up in the stirrup when dismounting using this method. I know because it happened to me recently. I usually kick out my left foot before dismounting, but this particular day I was in a hurry to get off and by the time I managed to get my foot out, I ended up on the ground with my hips out of place!
he's not gettin on for a ride a ride. therefore he doesn't need to tighten his girth. hes just mounting for a quick demo. so shut up about the girth...
@@HitsOutdoors We have lived on Seagirt Road for over 30 years. Our road follows a peninsula, so it is wrapped around - girt - by the sea around it. Nothing wrong with that spelling. Many misspell it as ´Seagrit´. I tell them that the grit is on the beaches.
I was always taught to get both feet out of the stirrups at the same time, swing your right leg over and land. I never understood why you should keep your left foot in the stirrup while swinging your right leg over the horse (when dismounting). Seems really unnecessary and unsafe, in case the horse spooks.
Jumping off like that seems like a good way to spook your horse... when you get ready to get off make sure you scoot you foot back so just your “ toe” is in the stirrup and also choke up on your reins especially your left rein so you have control in case you’re horse does try to leave you can stop him. Then step off SMOOTHLY and not create a problem
Isn’t this something to do with style/type of riding? Western influence dictates “stepping down” off the horse while English its both feet out then slide to the ground. Regards Clive from deepest Dorset England.
i love the second way i feel safer that way... hopefully ill try this soon.. i live in arizona i should be ashamed of not being a pro at this..thanks bro! beautiful horse and technique..
I have always ridden with a lose girth. It might not work for everyone, but it does for me... And plus, i've always believed that the horse will perform much better without constriction....
That can work....I prefer, left hand on mane, be close, then up into saddle quick, no hanging out, with long time period of left foot weight in stirrup.......I read this, saw it, jus like your vid....worked for me, as I was doing it some weird way, pulling saddle to the side, even with cinch too tight, weight 210. Thanks for the vid.
Firstly, please make sure you cinch/girth is snug before getting on. Also, only put the tip of you foot into the stirrup so if your horse moves you can just slip your foot out. To mount, grab the mane at the end if the horses crest, snug your reins up so you still have control of your horse, and hold them in your left hand. Put only the tip of your foot in the stirrup. Then, grab the right side if the pamel with your right hand. (Sorry if I spelt that wrong.) Bounce with your leg on the ground a couple times and then swing your leg over the horse to mount. Try not to pull on the saddle if you don't have to. NEVER EVER EVER grab the horn and the back of the saddle. It puts unpleasant pressure on the horse and if your girth isn't tight enough it could pull your saddle off to the side. If you need, you can start shoulder to shoulder with your horse, put the tip of your foot into the stirrup, and hop around to behind their girth.
My preferred way of dismounting is the exact way you say not to do - once your leg is swung over to the other side, if you lean on the saddle it gives you an opportunity to be SURE your left foot is out before you hop down. This also allows you to land more safely on the ground with both feet. As for spooking, well - that's a whole other issue. :)
This video is mostly in response to the "hop hop hop" method, and the dismount method where you take time to slide down the stirrup to dismount. If you get stuck leaning on the saddle halfway off--well, that's a situation we're trying to avoid! However, it is whatever works for you and you horse! To each their own, and it's whatever you are comfortable with!
I was taught by a trainer to kick both feet out and then hop down. I did this, and on the third time stepped off wrong and fractured my right leg below the knee. Jumping down is a dangerous technique. The one you teach here is the only safe way to dismount, in my experience.
Not when riding English style where the stirrups would probably be much further up the leather and narrow compared to western stirrups, please excuse the pun, but it’s horses for courses 😂 regards Clive from deepest Dorset England
But the thing with stepping down, what if that horse decides to spook? What if they decided to rear up, back up, scoot sideways at that moment? If you're unlucky, you'll get your foot caught and you're in a whole lot of trouble that is far far worse than a leg fracture. I'm an ex-english rider, and I was always taught to take my legs out, and dismount. Remember to bend your knees, which I have done many times over the 5 years I've ridden. Plus I'm pretty petite, so this method probably won't work for me. I guess the best thing to do for stepping down would be to get some looser fitting boots, that way if you do end up getting a bit caught in the stirrup, you can easily slip out.
Guys, stop f**king worrying about a stupid mounting block. Horses have been used for centuries and the Romans never used mounting blocks. Neither did the Cowboys in the old west. Honestly. Horses are strong and powerful creatures and if you are seriously worried about us getting on them to be an issue to their backs than you guys worry too much. Seriously, what the heck are you going to do if you fall off in the middle of a field? Or you have to get off for some reason? Like, oops let me just walk all the way back to the barn (no matter how many miles it is) because I didn't bring my f**king mounting block to get back on.
Hello Miss, Teaching a young horse to plant it's feet is very important. It takes a bit of time, and build trust.. And mounting a tall horse is a chore on its own, so using a mounting block might be easier for you and the horse.
I do agree with the way you show, maybe because I was taught that way. I would also find it more difficult to hold myself up there to do the English dismount. This is smother & quicker I think. Personally, both ways seem to be alright. Perhaps it depends on the horse & the situation.
Hi Morgan,. work on bit control. each time he try's or does walk off, counter with your opposite reign, and hold till he stops.. Repeat process till you are satisfied with results.. Try it out, and please keep me posted...
You should do how to dismount for short people or children , in short myself and I couldn't imagine dismounting like that , you slide down the saddle after your feet are out of the stirrups so you land of both feet at once
While I agree with your method of mounting, I have to say that some people cannot just step straight down from their horse. A lot of us like to ride tall horses, and even if you have really long legs that can cause a real stretch and you end up with your knee under your chin and one foot on the ground - with your foot potentially lodged in the stirrup because of the angle. (1 of 2)
I was told to lean over the Sattel and slide down 🙄 my t shirt sleeve got stuck on the horn and I was hanging there it was scary now I am scared to dismount . The horse is very toll for me and I can’t dismount with my foot in the stirrup,is there any other way to dismount? It’s not my own horse it’s at a horse riding lesson center
Awesome video, but what would you do with a horse that walks off? I have been told to take the stirrup in hand, give it slack, then pull it tight so it gives a crack and keep doing that until your horse calms and stands still as you crack it. It has helped emensly but he still walks off somewhat. What could you do?
This is a good video but I just want to tell you that mounting from the ground is bad for the horses back its better to mount from a mounting block no mater if you are riding western or english. If you have access to a mounting block use it. Im not hating I'm just giving proper information. :)
Please, tighten your girth before you get on. This guy keeps having to center his saddle because the cinch or girth is not snug before he mounted. Never grab the horn when mounting like he does. Put you hand on the right side of the horse's neck to help pull yourself on. It's much easier on you and the horse and won't pull your saddle to the left. The safest and easy way to mount and dismount for the rider and the horse is to use a mounting block, log or ditch or something solid to stand on that makes you higher than ground level.
I'm not sure why people think their is one way to get on a horse, I grew up on a ranch and we always had green horses, once they weren't green anymore we sold them. I'd never get on a horse like that until my physical capability inhibits me from getting on the way we were taught. No three hops no standing behind the girth, stand at his shoulder, the instant the foot hits the stirrup swing 180 into the saddle.
very helpful. But, I have been taught the cinch should be only tight enough or loose enough to be able to slide your hand under? so there is that breathing room but that its not so loose that it could spin sideways andyou fall off. So is it true a flat hand length wise for cinching?
You seem to slam yourself on the horse when getting in to the saddle, isn't that not the correct way, I was told that you should not put much weight on the saddle when getting on but hold on to the base of their mane just for balance and lower yourself in the saddle so to not cause much strain on their back.
I do dressage and this Is how I was teached to mount and dismount. And mounting from the ground does absolutly nothing to your horses back (when done correctly).
I know this is from two years, but either way, you pull on the saddle, which slides towards you. Doing that once may cause tiny bit discomfort to your horse. Doing that many times cause back pains and hurt the horse. The effect of mounting like that with a horse with back pains may cause it to move away or be protective of itself.
Well, you're swinging your leg, so it's not as controlled as it should be . You appear strong enough to balance Ang then move your leg over, however if someone isn't sting enough or agile enough, then they shouldn't be on a horse in the first place .
I have a question, my horse jolts to the side when I dismount. I've eaten dirt once. All I know from his previous history is that the girls whom used to ride him were all of 115 lbs. I'm on the heavier side I weigh 240 I'm currently trying to lose weight and have been successful. It's hard because I just had a baby four months ago. My mare won't move at all when I mount and dismount so I'm not sure why he does this. I had a guy tell me my pad wasn't good so I bought a best ever pad. Haven't tried to see if it helps or not. But if it is a weight thing what do you suggest? Btw he's only five years old
I'm no expert, but have you tried dismounting from both sides? Some horses are only comfortable with one side. I heard that horses have a thinking side, and a reaction side. You just have to figure out which is which.
Kathy Kinrade No not really, his girth isn’t tightened because he is not riding the horse, he is just demonstrating mounting and dismounting the horse, I’m not sure if this channel is still active but that’s alright!
4/19/21: Wish I had watched this before I went horseback riding for 1st time. This is not how the instructor had us mount & dismount, your way is safer.
I'm a inexperienced rider yet, and fairly short. I'm riding a fairly big horse that belongs to a friend and have a really hard time getting into the saddle from the ground, do you have any tips for short people?
I too ride tall horses, my newest one is 19h.. I would teach the horse to park out, which is to extend fee to lower its height, or use a stomp, step, or anything that could assist with elevation...
+Ty Nitti thank you, the parking out sounds interesting as where I ride has lots of gates around and if I want to go farther than 100 meters I need to get down. Do you have a video on that?
Uh, yes, but I'm the dude behind the camera so I'm assuming you're not actually asking me specifically. +Ty Nitti is the guy to ask, he's the one doing the demonstration and the video presentation if you want more info or of you'd like to ask some questions.
A work of caution. Some english riders dismount by taking their feet out of the stirrup's and then slide off. If you do this with a western saddle and you're wearing a jacket, the jacket could get hung up on the saddle horn. You'll end up dangling off the side of the horse with your feet off the ground. I've seen this happen out on the trail before. Fortunately, in this case being my wife, I was standing there to lift her off the horn. I've talked with women riders about this possible event and a few have said they knew of others that have had their bra hung out the same way but it usually broke.
you can damage your saddle by grabbing the back of the saddle because inside is somethings called a treet which is like the skeleton of the saddle and you could actually break it (charlotte)
I need to get a smaller horse..lol...I have to admit I struggle getting on and off, but then again, in my defense, I'm 51 and I just started riding, them leg muscles aren't what they used to be :), but I hear that practice makes perfect, eh?
Maria Keown they make mounting aids. a stirrup hangs below the regular stirrup and attaches to the horn until you mount. after mounting you put it in a pouch. a couple names are solo ride and first step.
the camera person missed the most important part, dismounting. it was important to show it from the side of the horse, not the front since we don't dismount from the front.
The exact dismounting technique Ty explains at the end is demonstrated at 2:35 and the camera angle is from the side. So you do see it from the side and it was not missed
I just finished watching a video that told me to do exactly what you are telling me not to do. You Tube videos are a bunch of crap with everyone thinking they are the expert.
When we were dismounting a horse on riding school we have always been told to take both feet out of the stirrs. This is because otherwise the horse can run and your foot can get stuck... so therefore I don't fully agree with you.
I, personally, had a 17.2h horse and I have a bum right leg, making a dismount such as this impossible for me. I have to improvise, and I find the best way for me is to take both feet out of the stirrups and actually pop off to one side, landing on both feet at the same time. It's speedy and painless because I can put most of my weight on my left leg, and I'm a pretty agile person...again, this is a tool in the toolbox--use it if it fits, don't if it doesn't!
Thats wrong haha you're supossed to bend the neck around so the horse can run strait they have to walk slowly to were the horses neck is facing so u have time to get off and try again or get on and off on and off and reapet till the horse will stand still :T
+Rachel Szymanski I always ride with a lose saddle, just the way i ride... No lesson needed... But since your so inquisitive, a lose saddle is best, because its less restriction on the horses shoulder and girth, and provides the horse with greater mobility... Some even say, one must have great balance to ride in a lose saddle... Hope this might enlighten you, since your cheap shop at me was misplaced... thank you all the same..
Yeah have a look at that picture, she must be talking from all those many many years of experience....SMH :) Your correct the Cinch does not need to be and in fact shouldn't be cinched so tight you cant slip a hand under it. Snug but not tight..how would you like to walk a sand trail all day with a belt strapped around your chest so you cant inflate your lungs to full capacity? I like your method best-Only difference Is I Grab the right side pommel and not the Horn, but I dont see as it matters. As someone else mentioned though-do yourselves a favor and wear snap jackets Get one caught on that horn sliding off youll regret it-esp if you tend ride with a cinch on the looser side.
+horseylife xox Yes,,, Everyone carries a mounting block on the trail.. Be realistic..Horses have been mounted from the ground, for the past 6 thousand years... So, again be realistic..
+Ty Nitti yes understandable but we are not in the past no more we are in the present and so mounting from a mounting block is much Safer for you and horse.
Mushly mush : you are correct on mounting but dismounting your wrong you are meant to take both feet out and swing your leg over not take one leg outyour totally wrong !
I personally dismount with both feet out of the stirrups, but not everyone is that agile. Doing it one foot at settings time is like walking down a steep set of stairs as opposed to jumping down the whole flight. People can hurt themselves, especially their knees and ankles. Of course there's risk in both scenarios.
When you take both feet off and then swing your right foot over, I believe due to gravity you would completely topple over because you have nothing holding you.
Friction burns? Mounting Block? Listn here Lady, no self respecting Cowboy uses a damn mounting block,,, and as for friction burns, i have never marked a horse in my life... So, know what your taking about, before you do...
A sure sign of a western rider who does not have good horse BALANCE is a tight girth. There is no need to crank down on a girth where a saddle cannot have some movement.
GetOverIt Don't listen to what they are saying, I somewhat agree. This is clearly uncomfortable as to when he puts pressure on the horse. The reason you know this is because anytime he goes to mount or dismount there is some tail movement and pinning of the ears. (This indicates discomfort) I hope this somewhat helps try to better explain what your trying to point out. His girth should be tighter but not to the point where the horse feels trapped. Remember horses are a fight or flight animal so when something spooks them the will either run away quickly from what they consider danger or react in a more dangerous way. An example of this would be to buck. The horse used in this video, I think behaved well. Also, I forgot to add that using a mounting block no matter if you think you are a "Cowboy" or not are quite useful. They do not cause a lot of pressure on the horses back when mounting. Or especially if you are riding an 18' hand horse. Anyone who feels the need to respond to this, I'd love to hear what you have to say.
Terrible advice. You should not have to "straighten your saddle" if you mount and dismount properly. Shoulder to shoulder is the right way to stand. Don't hop. That's just ridiculous. Just propel yourself up into the saddle with one smooth motion from where you are standing. If you can't do that, use a mounting block. Never hold onto the cantle (the back of the saddle) or you'll pull your saddle crooked (just as you did). When dismounting, don't stand on the stirrup "balancing" for several seconds, and don't hold onto the cantle. Hold your reins in your left hand and put your right hand on the saddle horn or on the pommel. Quickly and smoothly, bring your right leg over the cantle, disengage your left foot from the stirrup and drop gracefully to the ground. Again, if you are not fit enough to do this, use a mounting block.
That is a beautiful horse!
I agree I'm pretty sure That the horse is a bay or buckskin
@@KathrynKal no bays are brown 😂😂 thats a buckskin or a dun, ill come back to see what color it is
@@KathrynKal that looks like a...dun...i believe
@@KathrynKal Buckskin. Have one that looks exactly like him!
Sometimes old fashioned cowboys still know how to do it best!
Yep
Awesome! Someone gets it! Horses are SMART and if they don't want to be ridden, they'll do their level best to avoid it. By mounting the way he demonstrates, you still have the "upper hand."
@Chavis, I have always ridden with a loose cinch.. Thats just my style of riding.. And i have done this for almost 30 years... Works pretty good for me..
I've been watching a few of your videos and you are a great ''Teacher'' You explain things very well !!
Good Job !!
FINALLY! Someone else who gets it! Too many trainers teach a method that is a relic left over from the sword carrying soldier. And, from an era where horses were used to being ridden daily and more accustomed to spooky things. And, I also ride with a comfortably looser cinch because I ride centered in my saddle and less likely to slip off. Unless you are spinning, reining or performing some really extreme type of riding keeping your horse comfortable in their breathing they will perform much better and happier for you.
To dismount, I completely agree with him. One thing I do different though is I take my right foot out, swing my leg over, lay on my stomach, take my other foot out, and land on the ground facing foward. Some people might find this easier if they ride a taller horse like I do.
Yep! I do that also. I feel that I can keep more balanced this way :)
nerd12331 I do that too
Yeah I do that too because if I don't I'm scared my horse will take off. Lol
yeah it’s a lot safer too if they were to spook while you’re getting down :))
Exactly
That info was very helpful thank you,I know a lot of riders that have never been shown how to mount a horse, the right way,it does make a difference, it keeps you safe.
well..........
i think my legs are too short for that
Its not legs length it's more ig foot clip length
I’ve been riding for 3 years now and I just went back to lessons and I was dismounting... I looked around and then.. I fell straight on the ground lol I’m too short
Great Job. Thank You
Thank you for this. Much easier than others I watched.
Brilliant! You are well spoken, informative, and just down right cute! What a smile! Your expertise is obvious, my man! Excellent video! Gotta love a logical human being!! xx
Great job of keeping it simple, but spot on
What an absolutely beautiful horse
Love horses but know very little about them. Very impressed Sir.
With the way they make cowboy boots today (rubber soles) and add to that a rubber grip on the stirrup, it's easy to get caught up in the stirrup when dismounting using this method. I know because it happened to me recently. I usually kick out my left foot before dismounting, but this particular day I was in a hurry to get off and by the time I managed to get my foot out, I ended up on the ground with my hips out of place!
Thanks,😃it is nice clear explanation
he's not gettin on for a ride a ride. therefore he doesn't need to tighten his girth. hes just mounting for a quick demo. so shut up about the girth...
Wow! What a beautiful horse!
Just Brilliant. Simple and to the Point....
Been riding for 62 years and training for 55 years. Mush, been doing just like you and very seldom had a problem. Oh, the girt is not too tight.
Allen Akers its girth not girt.
Girt is also correct. The act of GIRTING means to wrap with a belt or strap. People have been calling them GIRTS for decades.
@@HitsOutdoors We have lived on Seagirt Road for over 30 years. Our road follows a peninsula, so it is wrapped around - girt - by the sea around it. Nothing wrong with that spelling. Many misspell it as ´Seagrit´. I tell them that the grit is on the beaches.
Thank You!
I was always taught to get both feet out of the stirrups at the same time, swing your right leg over and land. I never understood why you should keep your left foot in the stirrup while swinging your right leg over the horse (when dismounting). Seems really unnecessary and unsafe, in case the horse spooks.
Yes it is safer to take left foot out and land. No risk of getting your foot stuck if the horse spooks.
That's a good way to do it, Sophia. :)
That’s what I was thinking if the horse gets spooked and starts running your going to get dragged by the leg
Jumping off like that seems like a good way to spook your horse... when you get ready to get off make sure you scoot you foot back so just your “ toe” is in the stirrup and also choke up on your reins especially your left rein so you have control in case you’re horse does try to leave you can stop him. Then step off SMOOTHLY and not create a problem
Isn’t this something to do with style/type of riding? Western influence dictates “stepping down” off the horse while English its both feet out then slide to the ground. Regards Clive from deepest Dorset England.
i love the second way i feel safer that way... hopefully ill try this soon.. i live in arizona i should be ashamed of not being a pro at this..thanks bro! beautiful horse and technique..
I have always ridden with a lose girth. It might not work for everyone, but it does for me... And plus, i've always believed that the horse will perform much better without constriction....
Good video
That can work....I prefer, left hand on mane, be close, then up into saddle quick, no hanging out, with long time period of left foot weight in stirrup.......I read this, saw it, jus like your vid....worked for me, as I was doing it some weird way, pulling saddle to the side, even with cinch too
tight, weight 210. Thanks for the vid.
Firstly, please make sure you cinch/girth is snug before getting on. Also, only put the tip of you foot into the stirrup so if your horse moves you can just slip your foot out. To mount, grab the mane at the end if the horses crest, snug your reins up so you still have control of your horse, and hold them in your left hand. Put only the tip of your foot in the stirrup. Then, grab the right side if the pamel with your right hand. (Sorry if I spelt that wrong.) Bounce with your leg on the ground a couple times and then swing your leg over the horse to mount. Try not to pull on the saddle if you don't have to. NEVER EVER EVER grab the horn and the back of the saddle. It puts unpleasant pressure on the horse and if your girth isn't tight enough it could pull your saddle off to the side. If you need, you can start shoulder to shoulder with your horse, put the tip of your foot into the stirrup, and hop around to behind their girth.
My preferred way of dismounting is the exact way you say not to do - once your leg is swung over to the other side, if you lean on the saddle it gives you an opportunity to be SURE your left foot is out before you hop down. This also allows you to land more safely on the ground with both feet. As for spooking, well - that's a whole other issue. :)
Very nice
This video is mostly in response to the "hop hop hop" method, and the dismount method where you take time to slide down the stirrup to dismount. If you get stuck leaning on the saddle halfway off--well, that's a situation we're trying to avoid! However, it is whatever works for you and you horse! To each their own, and it's whatever you are comfortable with!
I was taught by a trainer to kick both feet out and then hop down. I did this, and on the third time stepped off wrong and fractured my right leg below the knee. Jumping down is a dangerous technique. The one you teach here is the only safe way to dismount, in my experience.
Not when riding English style where the stirrups would probably be much further up the leather and narrow compared to western stirrups, please excuse the pun, but it’s horses for courses 😂 regards Clive from deepest Dorset England
But the thing with stepping down, what if that horse decides to spook? What if they decided to rear up, back up, scoot sideways at that moment? If you're unlucky, you'll get your foot caught and you're in a whole lot of trouble that is far far worse than a leg fracture. I'm an ex-english rider, and I was always taught to take my legs out, and dismount. Remember to bend your knees, which I have done many times over the 5 years I've ridden. Plus I'm pretty petite, so this method probably won't work for me.
I guess the best thing to do for stepping down would be to get some looser fitting boots, that way if you do end up getting a bit caught in the stirrup, you can easily slip out.
Guys, stop f**king worrying about a stupid mounting block. Horses have been used for centuries and the Romans never used mounting blocks. Neither did the Cowboys in the old west. Honestly. Horses are strong and powerful creatures and if you are seriously worried about us getting on them to be an issue to their backs than you guys worry too much. Seriously, what the heck are you going to do if you fall off in the middle of a field? Or you have to get off for some reason? Like, oops let me just walk all the way back to the barn (no matter how many miles it is) because I didn't bring my f**king mounting block to get back on.
Hello Miss, Teaching a young horse to plant it's feet is very important. It takes a bit of time, and build trust.. And mounting a tall horse is a chore on its own, so using a mounting block might be easier for you and the horse.
Man that mustang is beautiful
I do agree with the way you show, maybe because I was taught that way. I would also find it more difficult to hold myself up there to do the English dismount. This is smother & quicker I think. Personally, both ways seem to be alright. Perhaps it depends on the horse & the situation.
Hi Morgan,. work on bit control. each time he try's or does walk off, counter with your opposite reign, and hold till he stops.. Repeat process till you are satisfied with results.. Try it out, and please keep me posted...
my coach taught me the correct way to mount a horse
thx u for sharing
You should do how to dismount for short people or children , in short myself and I couldn't imagine dismounting like that , you slide down the saddle after your feet are out of the stirrups so you land of both feet at once
I can't mount that way, but you sure are cool doing that!!!
While I agree with your method of mounting, I have to say that some people cannot just step straight down from their horse. A lot of us like to ride tall horses, and even if you have really long legs that can cause a real stretch and you end up with your knee under your chin and one foot on the ground - with your foot potentially lodged in the stirrup because of the angle.
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thank you.. a lot to learn here. I promise not to take the girth of when I mount though
Thank you! :-)
I was told to lean over the Sattel and slide down 🙄 my t shirt sleeve got stuck on the horn and I was hanging there it was scary now I am scared to dismount . The horse is very toll for me and I can’t dismount with my foot in the stirrup,is there any other way to dismount? It’s not my own horse it’s at a horse riding lesson center
Awesome video, but what would you do with a horse that walks off? I have been told to take the stirrup in hand, give it slack, then pull it tight so it gives a crack and keep doing that until your horse calms and stands still as you crack it. It has helped emensly but he still walks off somewhat. What could you do?
Thx papi
This is a good video but I just want to tell you that mounting from the ground is bad for the horses back its better to mount from a mounting block no mater if you are riding western or english. If you have access to a mounting block use it. Im not hating I'm just giving proper information. :)
Do you carry a mounting block with you when you ride? That is ridiculous.
Please, tighten your girth before you get on. This guy keeps having to center his saddle because the cinch or girth is not snug before he mounted. Never grab the horn when mounting like he does. Put you hand on the right side of the horse's neck to help pull yourself on. It's much easier on you and the horse and won't pull your saddle to the left. The safest and easy way to mount and dismount for the rider and the horse is to use a mounting block, log or ditch or something solid to stand on that makes you higher than ground level.
If you cannot mount a horse without the girth even connected, you dont need to be riding. A loose girth is a happy horse. His is fine..
I'm not sure why people think their is one way to get on a horse, I grew up on a ranch and we always had green horses, once they weren't green anymore we sold them. I'd never get on a horse like that until my physical capability inhibits me from getting on the way we were taught. No three hops no standing behind the girth, stand at his shoulder, the instant the foot hits the stirrup swing 180 into the saddle.
do you have any video that show leading the horse by his haunches and/or feet?
THANK YOU!And here i am thinking i’m mounting and dismounting wrong.
great instrucion. great videos realy enjoying the series.
you look familiar were yu on the rodeo circuit?
Thank you sir.
why does my saddle keep sliding to side
very helpful. But, I have been taught the cinch should be only tight enough or loose enough to be able to slide your hand under? so there is that breathing room but that its not so loose that it could spin sideways andyou fall off. So is it true a flat hand length wise for cinching?
angels123547 flat hand
You seem to slam yourself on the horse when getting in to the saddle, isn't that not the correct way, I was told that you should not put much weight on the saddle when getting on but hold on to the base of their mane just for balance and lower yourself in the saddle so to not cause much strain on their back.
I do dressage and this Is how I was teached to mount and dismount. And mounting from the ground does absolutly nothing to your horses back (when done correctly).
I know this is from two years, but either way, you pull on the saddle, which slides towards you. Doing that once may cause tiny bit discomfort to your horse. Doing that many times cause back pains and hurt the horse. The effect of mounting like that with a horse with back pains may cause it to move away or be protective of itself.
Well, you're swinging your leg, so it's not as controlled as it should be . You appear strong enough to balance Ang then move your leg over, however if someone isn't sting enough or agile enough, then they shouldn't be on a horse in the first place .
I have a question, my horse jolts to the side when I dismount. I've eaten dirt once. All I know from his previous history is that the girls whom used to ride him were all of 115 lbs. I'm on the heavier side I weigh 240 I'm currently trying to lose weight and have been successful. It's hard because I just had a baby four months ago. My mare won't move at all when I mount and dismount so I'm not sure why he does this. I had a guy tell me my pad wasn't good so I bought a best ever pad. Haven't tried to see if it helps or not. But if it is a weight thing what do you suggest? Btw he's only five years old
I'm no expert, but have you tried dismounting from both sides? Some horses are only comfortable with one side. I heard that horses have a thinking side, and a reaction side. You just have to figure out which is which.
I have tried that still bolts
I see your saddle is loose, is there a reason for that. Do you ride like that?.
Kathy Kinrade No not really, his girth isn’t tightened because he is not riding the horse, he is just demonstrating mounting and dismounting the horse, I’m not sure if this channel is still active but that’s alright!
4/19/21: Wish I had watched this before I went horseback riding for 1st time. This is not how the instructor had us mount & dismount, your way is safer.
I'm a inexperienced rider yet,
and fairly short. I'm riding a fairly big horse that belongs to a friend and have a really hard time getting into the saddle from the ground, do you have any tips for short people?
I too ride tall horses, my newest one is 19h.. I would teach the horse to park out, which is to extend fee to lower its height, or use a stomp, step, or anything that could assist with elevation...
+Ty Nitti thank you, the parking out sounds interesting as where I ride has lots of gates around and if I want to go farther than 100 meters I need to get down. Do you have a video on that?
+Ty Nitti Thank you :)
Most welcome.
Ok Mushly mush I was also wondering can you can tear bareback ?
Uh, yes, but I'm the dude behind the camera so I'm assuming you're not actually asking me specifically. +Ty Nitti is the guy to ask, he's the one doing the demonstration and the video presentation if you want more info or of you'd like to ask some questions.
Yes Djanggo
So what would you hold onto if you were using an english saddle without a horn?
A handful of mane would be ideal.
A work of caution. Some english riders dismount by taking their feet out of the stirrup's and then slide off. If you do this with a western saddle and you're wearing a jacket, the jacket could get hung up on the saddle horn. You'll end up dangling off the side of the horse with your feet off the ground. I've seen this happen out on the trail before. Fortunately, in this case being my wife, I was standing there to lift her off the horn. I've talked with women riders about this possible event and a few have said they knew of others that have had their bra hung out the same way but it usually broke.
Lol im watching this like someone trying to solve a damn math equation.
and what kind of horse tack is that ?
If your referring to the red device? Its called training forks..
am I watching a cowboy with Indian descent? No disrespect. That would make my day!
Tighten the girth the saddle is moving to the side
Why is the halter on?
you can damage your saddle by grabbing the back of the saddle because inside is somethings called a treet which is like the skeleton of the saddle and you could actually break it (charlotte)
With all due respect, in my 30 years of Horsemanship, i have never ever heard of a Human breaking a Tree of the Saddle...
well thats what my trainer said but it can depend on how hard you pull it
what is that thing hanging on the reins
Ethan Hall it is a martingale
I need to get a smaller horse..lol...I have to admit I struggle getting on and off, but then again, in my defense, I'm 51 and I just started riding, them leg muscles aren't what they used to be :), but I hear that practice makes perfect, eh?
I thought about using a mounting block, but that won't do me good on trail rides, and our trails don't have many tree stumps!
Practice does make perfect... Stay the course.
Maria Keown
they make mounting aids. a stirrup hangs below the regular stirrup and attaches to the horn until you mount. after mounting you put it in a pouch. a couple names are solo ride and first step.
why isn't your back cinch tighten ?
i don't have a back cinch on, on this saddle..
Leila Witherspoon yes I agree I do not even have a back cinch period.
the camera person missed the most important part, dismounting. it was important to show it from the side of the horse, not the front since we don't dismount from the front.
The exact dismounting technique Ty explains at the end is demonstrated at 2:35 and the camera angle is from the side. So you do see it from the side and it was not missed
I just finished watching a video that told me to do exactly what you are telling me not to do. You Tube videos are a bunch of crap with everyone thinking they are the expert.
@twobehappy67 Thank you!
He needs to tighten the girth
Indeed, he does. You are absolutely right.
Whos watching in 2018 and this was in 2011 and he started in 2007 when my sister was born like if u agree that your watching in 2018 lol
How about 2020?
When we were dismounting a horse on riding school we have always been told to take both feet out of the stirrs. This is because otherwise the horse can run and your foot can get stuck... so therefore I don't fully agree with you.
I, personally, had a 17.2h horse and I have a bum right leg, making a dismount such as this impossible for me. I have to improvise, and I find the best way for me is to take both feet out of the stirrups and actually pop off to one side, landing on both feet at the same time. It's speedy and painless because I can put most of my weight on my left leg, and I'm a pretty agile person...again, this is a tool in the toolbox--use it if it fits, don't if it doesn't!
My legs are to short to reach the stirrups😐
I'm 5'1, so I might be too small to mount that way. Is there another safer way for us shorties😂🤔
Lilly MacGregor omg I own a 16hh horse and I’m also 5’1 I struggle to get on no matter what lol I know we need another way for us shorties
Just buy a step lol, ain't none shameful about that
unfortunately the bad way to mount a horse is what is taught in 4-H and what we are told to use in show.
your sinch isnt tight enough and your gonna end up falling or sliding off thats a magor safety percaution
Can you canter bareback and nice horse :)
+Jessica Bates Yes, i can Canter bareback. But i prefer to use a saddle..
Thats wrong haha
you're supossed to bend the neck around so the horse can run strait they have to walk slowly to were the horses neck is facing so u have time to get off and try again or get on and off on and off and reapet till the horse will stand still :T
I love how he's teaching us how to mount and dismount but his saddles not on right and keeps sliding ! he needs a lesson on his to saddle a horse !
+Rachel Szymanski I always ride with a lose saddle, just the way i ride... No lesson needed... But since your so inquisitive, a lose saddle is best, because its less restriction on the horses shoulder and girth, and provides the horse with greater mobility... Some even say, one must have great balance to ride in a lose saddle... Hope this might enlighten you, since your cheap shop at me was misplaced... thank you all the same..
Yeah have a look at that picture, she must be talking from all those many many years of experience....SMH :) Your correct the Cinch does not need to be and in fact shouldn't be cinched so tight you cant slip a hand under it. Snug but not tight..how would you like to walk a sand trail all day with a belt strapped around your chest so you cant inflate your lungs to full capacity? I like your method best-Only difference Is I Grab the right side pommel and not the Horn, but I dont see as it matters. As someone else mentioned though-do yourselves a favor and wear snap jackets Get one caught on that horn sliding off youll regret it-esp if you tend ride with a cinch on the looser side.
saddle is way to loose
I always recommend a snug saddle, but for me? I've always ridden with a loose saddle..
this is bad because you shouldn't mount from the ground. If it's a young horse you will hurt its back. Get a mounting block
+horseylife xox Yes,,, Everyone carries a mounting block on the trail.. Be realistic..Horses have been mounted from the ground, for the past 6 thousand years... So, again be realistic..
+Ty Nitti yes understandable but we are not in the past no more we are in the present and so mounting from a mounting block is much Safer for you and horse.
This poor horse looks like he isn't very happy and he is doing completely diffront
Just exactly what did the horse do, that led you to your conclusion.?
Mushly mush : you are correct on mounting but dismounting your wrong you are meant to take both feet out and swing your leg over not take one leg outyour totally wrong !
I personally dismount with both feet out of the stirrups, but not everyone is that agile. Doing it one foot at settings time is like walking down a steep set of stairs as opposed to jumping down the whole flight. People can hurt themselves, especially their knees and ankles. Of course there's risk in both scenarios.
When you take both feet off and then swing your right foot over, I believe due to gravity you would completely topple over because you have nothing holding you.
That poor horse probably had friction burns from that guy getting on and off. He needs to stand on a mounting block or tighten his girth.
Friction burns? Mounting Block? Listn here Lady, no self respecting Cowboy uses a damn mounting block,,, and as for friction burns, i have never marked a horse in my life... So, know what your taking about, before you do...
A sure sign of a western rider who does not have good horse BALANCE is a tight girth. There is no need to crank down on a girth where a saddle cannot have some movement.
GetOverIt Don't listen to what they are saying, I somewhat agree. This is clearly uncomfortable as to when he puts pressure on the horse. The reason you know this is because anytime he goes to mount or dismount there is some tail movement and pinning of the ears. (This indicates discomfort) I hope this somewhat helps try to better explain what your trying to point out. His girth should be tighter but not to the point where the horse feels trapped. Remember horses are a fight or flight animal so when something spooks them the will either run away quickly from what they consider danger or react in a more dangerous way. An example of this would be to buck. The horse used in this video, I think behaved well. Also, I forgot to add that using a mounting block no matter if you think you are a "Cowboy" or not are quite useful. They do not cause a lot of pressure on the horses back when mounting. Or especially if you are riding an 18' hand horse. Anyone who feels the need to respond to this, I'd love to hear what you have to say.
Terrible advice. You should not have to "straighten your saddle" if you mount and dismount properly.
Shoulder to shoulder is the right way to stand. Don't hop. That's just ridiculous. Just propel yourself up into the saddle with one smooth motion from where you are standing. If you can't do that, use a mounting block.
Never hold onto the cantle (the back of the saddle) or you'll pull your saddle crooked (just as you did).
When dismounting, don't stand on the stirrup "balancing" for several seconds, and don't hold onto the cantle. Hold your reins in your left hand and put your right hand on the saddle horn or on the pommel. Quickly and smoothly, bring your right leg over the cantle, disengage your left foot from the stirrup and drop gracefully to the ground. Again, if you are not fit enough to do this, use a mounting block.