Posted 2006-12-09 2:57 PM (#52368 - in reply to #52364) Subject: RE: dismounting
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Posts: 385 Location: washington
Sounds like your saddle may be causing some pain for your horse when you shift your weight to dismount. Does the horse give you any indications that the saddle is not comfortable when you're riding?
Posted 2006-12-10 3:09 PM (#52397 - in reply to #52362) Subject: RE: dismounting
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Posts: 1723 Location: michigan
That was my guess- there is probably some discomfort when your dismounting. But its likely being caused my poor saddle sit either from the horses conformation or the saddle/pads. While your horse may not show any discomfort, dismounting adds alot of pressure to one area around the wither/shoulders. Try using a mount blaock to step down on and see if that relieves some of the pressure.
Posted 2006-12-10 5:27 PM (#52400 - in reply to #52362) Subject: RE: dismounting
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Posts: 560 Location: Mena, AR
How do you dismount? You might try swinging your leg over, then hold yourself up with one had on the cantel and one on the horn, remove your other foot from the stirup, then either lower yourself or drop to the ground. I usally dismount this way so I don't have foot lingering in the striup. You won't be pulling the saddle over to the side either when your dismounting.-Betty
Posted 2006-12-11 7:25 AM (#52410 - in reply to #52362) Subject: RE: dismounting
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Posts: 301 Location: Catoctin Mtn, Maryland
BJ: I also dismount that way. Mainly because it's a long ways down........when your 5 foot tall, riding a 15.2 hand horse , dismounting can be a real issue! I've mastered the art of "mounting" with no problem,,,,,,,,,mother nature has supplied me with mounting blocks. But dismounting,,,,,,,,,,man o man. Sometimes I wish I had a darned parachute......................
Posted 2006-12-17 4:01 PM (#52580 - in reply to #52362) Subject: RE: dismounting
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Posts: 209 Location: pensacola, fl
I also dismount this way. Only because after an 4 to 6 hour ride, I have dismounted and found that I don't have enough flex or energy left to get that last foot out of the stir up.(scary) It is a much safer way for me to dismount, but didn't realize how popular it was.
Posted 2006-12-30 7:28 PM (#53045 - in reply to #52362) Subject: RE: dismounting
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Location: salem Illinois 62881
Hello kickinbutt 6 There are many reason why a horse will do what your mare is doing. She must be a nice mare for she is warning you that something is wrong. First things first take your thumb and finger and place them on each side of her spin and with one continuious motion and light pressure go down her back toward her hip. If she moves away or drops her back she is in pain. If that is the case either your saddle does not fit properly and/or her back could be out. (Consult a Chiroprator) Another problem is that your saddle is to forward, causing soreness on her shoulders. Your saddle should be two fingers back from the horses shoulder blade. When mounting move your body to where you are touching your horse, turn and Face right next to your horse to where you are looking at the horses head. Stand up straight in the stirrup still looking at your horse and through you leg over and sit down. Two reasons for this one is the horse can see what you are doing and the saddle is more apt to stay in place. Your mare is talking to you. Listen to what she is saying. IF her back is sore you will have to give her back a rest. good luck.
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