Three common mistakes made when getting on a horse: 1. Never gathering the reins 2. foot placement 3. hand placement BONUS mistake: plopping into the saddle. Save your horse's spine and sit softly instead!
Great video. Another tip for those who may not be mounting near a fence barrier, is to keep the outside rain a little tighter so the horse can only walk with their body moving toward you, as opposed to away from you. The latter can really throw you off balance and cause you to eat dirt. ❤❤
Wirk with your hirse so they stay stiil until you squeeze youvlegs to tel him or her to mive iut then the reins wont be a problem. If you use a western or australian saddle with a horn put your rifmgjt hand pn thevhirn to help oull you up and akways check your cinche vefore you mouth most horses will puff up when you thighten the cinch
