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Horse Mounting & Dismounting Basics
Putting Reigns on a Horse
Adjusting Stirrups on a Horse
Mounting a Horse from a Mounting Block
Rein Position While Mounting a Horse
Foot Position While Mounting a Horse
Mounting a Sensitive Horse
Horse Dismounting Basics
Leg Position While Dismounting a Horse
Dismounting a Horse
Mounting a Horse from the Ground
Swinging Up While Mounting a Horse
Dismounting a Horse Using Stirrups
Swinging Off a Horse Using Stirrups
Horse Care After Riding
Summary: Watch as a horse expert provides an overview of dismounting a horse in this free online video about horseback riding.
Mara Keith-Hunter is a lifelong equestrian and head coach for the Hampshire College equestrian team. She rode in the Intercollegiate National Horse Show for both the University of...read more
"Once you have rode and your are ready to dismount, you are first going to come to a halt. The reins are going to come into my left hand. I'm going to drop my stirrup and my right hand is going to be on the front of the saddle. It is important that you position your hand in a way that is going to support your weight. As you dismount, your weight is going to suspended by your hands and arms. We need to suspend enough so we can swing the right leg over the rump of the horse without making contact on him."
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