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| Brown Horse Photo by Marylou Salon on Unsplash |
Clinical counselor Melissa Burch Harton most recently served as an administrative manager for Maryland Nonprofits and as a part-time employee of Paul’s Place. Both organizations serve populations who are underprivileged in Baltimore, Maryland. Outside of work, Melissa Harton enjoys horseback riding.
The first step is learning to mount a horse properly. Position yourself on the left side of the horse by the animal’s shoulders. Mounting from the left side of the horse is the traditional way, but you should learn to mount and dismount from both sides. This is because sometimes the left side of the horse is not safe for mounting or dismounting, so you will have to mount from the other side.
At the side of the horse, grab the reins or the horse’s mane with one hand and place the toe of your shoe into the stirrup. If you are mounting from the left, this should be your left hand and left shoe.
Place your other hand over the saddle and grab the other side of it. Then, spring up and over the horse using your free foot. Do not pull yourself up with your hands. Instead, your hands should help you stay balanced as you mount.
The first step is learning to mount a horse properly. Position yourself on the left side of the horse by the animal’s shoulders. Mounting from the left side of the horse is the traditional way, but you should learn to mount and dismount from both sides. This is because sometimes the left side of the horse is not safe for mounting or dismounting, so you will have to mount from the other side.
At the side of the horse, grab the reins or the horse’s mane with one hand and place the toe of your shoe into the stirrup. If you are mounting from the left, this should be your left hand and left shoe.
Place your other hand over the saddle and grab the other side of it. Then, spring up and over the horse using your free foot. Do not pull yourself up with your hands. Instead, your hands should help you stay balanced as you mount.
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