Horse Training

When you are ready to mount the horse, it's important to practice both sides. This helps the horse be equally developed and have less of a risk of scaring your horse. Start by putting both reins in your left hand and turning your stirrup so you can put your foot in it. If your horse is to tall, you may hold onto the horn to help pull yourself up. As you pull yourself up don't kick or pull on the reins.Once on the horse, sit and pet the horse.

When dismounting you don't want your horse to start walking because you could get hurt. The first step is to stop the horse and stand. Once the horse is relaxed place both reins in your left hand, with the left rein shorter than the right. Lean froward and swing your right leg over the back of the horse until you are back in the standing position.