How to Mount Without a Saddle or Block

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Sack out your horse (get him/her used to the idea of you jumping on him/her).

   You can do this by placing your hands on his back, and rubbing him/her for a while, then jumping beside him/her, then, when your horse has calmed down, you should get somebody else to hold the lead rope !!(DO NOT WRAP AROUND YOUR HAND! LOOP IT)!!(IF YOUR HORSE BOLTS or BUCKS the SKIN on YOUR HAND WILL BE GONE)!! while you gently start applying pressure to your hands on his back.
   
   Give little hops and jumps (like if you place your hands on the table and jump with your hands taking all the weight, only on his/her back).
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   Step 2: After trying this about 5-9 times

   (no laid ears back, tail swishing, white around the eyes or exaggerated arched back) if any of this is happening your horse is either irritated or scared. (Scared is last two) ,,,,,,, your horse needs to know you are proud of him/her.
   
   And that this is not a punishment. , now try on the right side, unless your horse is never mounted there. but it is still good practice and will help you in the long run. , When mounting on the right side, it's just the opposite. you place your right foot in front beside your horses front hoof with your left leg back. ,,,, reward is extremely important. , strength is not key. ,
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   Step 3: move on as long as your horse seems alright.

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   Step 4: After 'sacking your horse out' you may try mounting if you're comfortable.

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   Step 5: Have somebody hold your horse while you practice

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   Step 6: eventually you should be able to do this by yourself (that's the whole idea)

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   Step 7: If you mount on the left side place your right foot back and your left foot near your horses left front leg by it's hoof.

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   Step 8: Take a liberal amount of mane along with the reins (so you don't lose control and if your horse has a skimpy mane it'll give you more to hold onto).

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   Step 9: Then place all your weight onto your right leg.

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    Step 10: With your momentum swing your right leg and arm over your horses back and try to get on.

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    Step 11: If you fight for more than 30 seconds trying to get on

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    Step 12: slide off and pet your horse for standing still and letting you maul him/her!

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    Step 13: If you succeeded

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    Step 14: good for you!

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    Step 15: have somebody hold your horse and then begin.

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    Step 16: Place all your weight on your left foot.

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    Step 17: Take some mane and reins and (MOMENTUM) use your momentum to swing yourself up on his/her back.

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    Step 18: If you succeed then pat your horse and stay up there for a couple seconds.

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    Step 19: Gently dismount and pat him/her.

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    Step 20: If you don't succeed don't worry about it

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    Step 21: it takes practice

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    Step 22: the key is over shooting your horse and using every ounce of momentum to your advantage.

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    Step 23: This does not happen overnight to most people

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    Step 24: but with practice and time

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    Step 25: you will be able to do it!

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