You forgot to talk about the importance of the right hand moving from the cantle to the pommel BEFORE you swing your leg over, to brace and support yourself over the off side of the saddle. (Most people land hard in the saddle because they are busy trying to get their arm/hand out of the way). Nice video though!
So important!! Cringe worthy watching some students mount and dismount . Recently witnessed a rider get their foot caught in the stirrups on dismount. Ended up landing on the ground with her arms outstretched braking her fall. Fractured her wrist. This topic is a big deal 👌 Thanks Amelia
I smiled when I saw the email with this topic because yesterday I had a big struggle to get on my horse from the mounting block. I had issues with her a few months ago, but thought we were passed it. She steps up to the block fine and stands, until I go to get on. Then she goes forward or backward, really any evasion to not let me get on. Once I get on she is fine. After watching this video I went back and watched the 2 videos in the ground work class. I think the video you have on groundwork getting to the mounting block is most applicable, but I am not sure how to apply it to just the mounting part since she would line up fine as long as I didn't try to get on. Thanks
Great video, reminded me of a couple of things I could do better mounting. I have a new horse and he struggles to stand still and wait once the rider is on. He’s getting better. I always have my reins short enough because I know he is going to step away before being asked.
The TB I ride sometimes steps away at the mounting block and sometimes not. So every time I mount after gathering the reins, I gently put pressure with my right hand where I’m going to sit in the saddle to see how he’ll react. I all good, I then put my right hand over onto the top of the right knee block. Also I’m short, so when dismounting I take both feet out of the stirrups, lean forward, gather reins in left hand, swing right leg over and push very slightly away from the horse as I slide down making sure I clear the irons, especially the breakaway kind, and land with knees bent. Good practice for emergency dismount too!
We spent time with this topic at a clinic I was riding in because there were a couple of riders who couldn't get their horses to stand still. One thing the clinician said was turn the mounting block around so the steps are turned towards the horse so if the block tipped over it would put the rider away from the horse instead of underneath it. Maybe the bigger blocks are more stable which brings me to ground that the block is sitting on. Loose sand is very unstable so make sure the block is planted solid. If your horse moves, don't move the block, move the horse back to the block. I'm 6'2" but I have a big tall thoroughbred and spent years milking cows in a tie stall barn so my knees are not as strong as I would like so I prefer a solid fence or the round pen to mount off of. Great topic.
in the UK we are not allowed to mount and dismount like this in the riding school setting, particularly to have the foot in the stirrup once on the ground is signed as dangerous in case the horse suddenly moves and pulls us with them. so interesting how different territories teach different methods. I struggle to dismount still as I can't easily swing my leg up and over the horse and jump down, I have to practice so I don't scramble/slide off them and or make sure I don't hit them in the back with my leg. it's a delicate work in progress.
I have been teaching my horse to park in next to the block. But of course I did not start with that. But it is very handy and the horse knows what is coming.
Another excellent instructional video on absolutely basic but fundamental skill. I've had a couple of fairly serious injuries from mounting without proper care, foresight & due caution!! I know much better these days!! I love the TRT .method getting on the magical way, which is quite trainable with commitment to the investment of time!! If you don't know it, it's well worth checking out. Sharing the love with fellow horse trainers is a great thing, I believe. Kudos Amelia for your content, yet again 👏🏼 🙌 👌 🐴🙏
I'm watching this after years of riding. Mid 40s now and finding I'm not as agile! Had some embarrassing mounts and dismounts recently. I'm sure some yoga would help.
Great video! I have just gotten back into riding and am 55 and struggle a bit with enough flexibility/strength to lift my leg high enough to swing it over my lesson horse. Especially on a saddle with a high cantle. Solution we've used so far is for me to stand on a barrel to mount so that I am taller. Does anyone have any suggestions on exercises I can do to increase strength and flexibility? Ideally I'd like to get strong enough to mount from the ground in case of emergency/no block around.
What do you think of having the horse’s head cocked slightly to the left when mounting ? I have seen the western style trainers talk about this as a safety measure when mounting
Any lessons on getting your horse to cooperate with you mounting? 😂. I just bought my first horse, and she is not real cooperative at the mounting block. Lucky for me my riding instructor lives on the farm and works from home, so I kind of have a built-in personal groom. 😂
You forgot to talk about the importance of the right hand moving from the cantle to the pommel BEFORE you swing your leg over, to brace and support yourself over the off side of the saddle. (Most people land hard in the saddle because they are busy trying to get their arm/hand out of the way). Nice video though!
So important!! Cringe worthy watching some students mount and dismount . Recently witnessed a rider get their foot caught in the stirrups on dismount. Ended up landing on the ground with her arms outstretched braking her fall. Fractured her wrist. This topic is a big deal 👌 Thanks Amelia
I smiled when I saw the email with this topic because yesterday I had a big struggle to get on my horse from the mounting block. I had issues with her a few months ago, but thought we were passed it. She steps up to the block fine and stands, until I go to get on. Then she goes forward or backward, really any evasion to not let me get on. Once I get on she is fine. After watching this video I went back and watched the 2 videos in the ground work class. I think the video you have on groundwork getting to the mounting block is most applicable, but I am not sure how to apply it to just the mounting part since she would line up fine as long as I didn't try to get on. Thanks
Break it down into small steps and work on that. Maybe also try moving the block into a new location to reset the behavior.
Great video, reminded me of a couple of things I could do better mounting. I have a new horse and he struggles to stand still and wait once the rider is on. He’s getting better. I always have my reins short enough because I know he is going to step away before being asked.
The TB I ride sometimes steps away at the mounting block and sometimes not. So every time I mount after gathering the reins, I gently put pressure with my right hand where I’m going to sit in the saddle to see how he’ll react. I all good, I then put my right hand over onto the top of the right knee block. Also I’m short, so when dismounting I take both feet out of the stirrups, lean forward, gather reins in left hand, swing right leg over and push very slightly away from the horse as I slide down making sure I clear the irons, especially the breakaway kind, and land with knees bent. Good practice for emergency dismount too!
Good plan! Safety first is important! Take your time and stay patient and consistent!
Great topic and not mentioned enough. Don't want to fall over backwards on the dismount!
I love your video's. I learn so mutch. It's so clear. Sometimes i have to figure out the correct terms (I'm from belgium)
Please do more of these safety first vids! I see so many kids riding competitively, jumping , whatever, BUT they haven't been taught to mount!
Thank you! I Will!
We spent time with this topic at a clinic I was riding in because there were a couple of riders who couldn't get their horses to stand still. One thing the clinician said was turn the mounting block around so the steps are turned towards the horse so if the block tipped over it would put the rider away from the horse instead of underneath it. Maybe the bigger blocks are more stable which brings me to ground that the block is sitting on. Loose sand is very unstable so make sure the block is planted solid. If your horse moves, don't move the block, move the horse back to the block. I'm 6'2" but I have a big tall thoroughbred and spent years milking cows in a tie stall barn so my knees are not as strong as I would like so I prefer a solid fence or the round pen to mount off of. Great topic.
in the UK we are not allowed to mount and dismount like this in the riding school setting, particularly to have the foot in the stirrup once on the ground is signed as dangerous in case the horse suddenly moves and pulls us with them. so interesting how different territories teach different methods. I struggle to dismount still as I can't easily swing my leg up and over the horse and jump down, I have to practice so I don't scramble/slide off them and or make sure I don't hit them in the back with my leg. it's a delicate work in progress.
I have been teaching my horse to park in next to the block. But of course I did not start with that. But it is very handy and the horse knows what is coming.
Another excellent instructional video on absolutely basic but fundamental skill. I've had a couple of fairly serious injuries from mounting without proper care, foresight & due caution!! I know much better these days!! I love the TRT .method getting on the magical way, which is quite trainable with commitment to the investment of time!!
If you don't know it, it's well worth checking out. Sharing the love with fellow horse trainers is a great thing, I believe. Kudos Amelia for your content, yet again 👏🏼 🙌 👌 🐴🙏
I'm watching this after years of riding. Mid 40s now and finding I'm not as agile! Had some embarrassing mounts and dismounts recently. I'm sure some yoga would help.
Yoga is great!
Great video! I have just gotten back into riding and am 55 and struggle a bit with enough flexibility/strength to lift my leg high enough to swing it over my lesson horse. Especially on a saddle with a high cantle. Solution we've used so far is for me to stand on a barrel to mount so that I am taller. Does anyone have any suggestions on exercises I can do to increase strength and flexibility? Ideally I'd like to get strong enough to mount from the ground in case of emergency/no block around.
Pilates is great for both strength and flexibility. Always try to use something to stand on to keep your horse's back healthy and in alignment
What do you think of having the horse’s head cocked slightly to the left when mounting ? I have seen the western style trainers talk about this as a safety measure when mounting
Any lessons on getting your horse to cooperate with you mounting? 😂. I just bought my first horse, and she is not real cooperative at the mounting block. Lucky for me my riding instructor lives on the farm and works from home, so I kind of have a built-in personal groom. 😂
groundwork is the best go to option! Then it translates to mounting :)
@@AmeliaNewcombDressage we are doing a lot of slow ground work, and she really is coming along nicely. 💕💕