How to ride English style 4 - dismounting

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By IDaniel
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you will learn how to dismount from your horse

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Step 1

To dismount you do as you did for mounting, except in reverse order.

Hold both reins in your left hand and rest your right hand on the saddle near the pommel.

Lean your left hand, still holding the reins on the withers.

Take your right foot out of the stirrup iron and lean forward a little.

Swing your right foot over the horse's croup in one clean motion without touching the horse. Gently step down onto the ground.
Step 2

Let go of the reins and reach your arm through them.

Lift the left saddle flap up and slide the stirrup iron up along the leather.

Pull the leather under the flat of the iron to hold it in place. Do the same with the other iron.
Step 3

Loosen the girth by two holes.

Lift the reins over the horse's head, grip them a few inches below the mouth and lead the horse back to the stable.

Tips & Warnings

Remember to keep gentle contact with the bit
Keep your movements fluid and quiet
Always stay calm and quiet around horses
Never make sudden movements or loud, unexpected noises around horses
Walk around in front of the horse
If you must pass behind the horse, stay in close to the hind quarters or the length of the horse's leg length away