I have been trying to train my horse to stand still whilst mounting and have had lots of advice from friends and books etc. The training hasn't been going so well and I was so pleased when I found this method through Google. I feel really motivated and am just about to go to the stables to begin! Thank you for your clear, simple advice that made me think differently. I will post again when I hav
Posted By: Karen C.
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Posted By: Dexorerdogs
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When I tried this method my horse just got more and more nervous and it was harder for her to stand still at all. I finally gave up on that and hand walked her, stopping her to pet, mess with the reins, pull on the stirrup, etc. numerous times. This calmed her down and after only about 5 times around a circle doing this, I was able to mount her numerous times. Then we quit for the day.
Posted By: Shelly
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I have got to the point with my horse that im to scared to ride her. It takes me soo long to get up the courage to ride her. Mounting is my main issue. Im definately going to try your advice and i hope it works. I just want to get back to being able to go for a fun ride whenever i want. If you have any more advise on this it would be great.
Posted By: Catherine
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every time i would start to mount my horse, she would back-up, when she would do this, i would continue to back her 10-15 ft. while giving her the backing command, then try to mount again. the first time it took a few repetitions, but after a few rides she now stands perfectly for me to mount. my filly is very green, i've ridden her 14 times and started this the very first she was ever ridden. i never hit her, and she learnd anyway. AMAZEING
Posted By: Rod
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My horse steps to the side or swings his hindquarters away from me when I'm trying to mount. I am not sure I understand the half circles. I use a lunge line, but I am not lunging? Do I keep him close to me or do I let him go to the outer edge of the lunge circle? Thanks.
Posted By: Brittany Smith
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thank you for your advice, i am novice rider my horse keeps taking off after i have mounted, its got so bad that i am now afraid to ride her, in fact i was thinking of selling her, she is just unsafe, what do you think, how long does it take to train her to stand still after mounting up
Posted By: brenda hanrahan
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I had tried longeing my horse when he wouldn't stand still for mounting. It worked eventually but I think the idea of doing half-circles instead will be more effective. Thanks.
Posted By: Dena
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Sounds interesting! Can't wait to try it. My young, green horse wants to buck when I mount. Do you have any other advice?
Posted By: Karen
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