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Post by Yip on Jun 3, 2009 21:28:22 GMT -5
www.horsetackco.com/best-friend-bare-up-mounting-aid.html Best Friend® Bare-Up Mounting Aid Allows you to ride bareback any time, anywhere, with no trouble mounting. Allows you to mount in just the right spot. Extra wide cotton webbing spreads the weight of your mounting over a broad area around the horse's girth, minimizing the load. Easy to use, takes only a minute to strap it on, mount up, removeable and take with you on your ride. Stainless steel stirrup will not rust. Choose Green or Navy Our Price $35.95 Looks like whe you put your weight in the stirrup, it would tighten up very uncomfortably around the horse.
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Post by Yip on Jun 3, 2009 21:30:32 GMT -5
And with the iron parallel and so close to the horse, how would you put your foot in it w/o jabbing the horse's side? I think it needs to be modified so the iron hangs at a 90* angle to the girth.
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Post by Reds on Jun 3, 2009 21:33:29 GMT -5
I agree-looks like it tightens...I don't know that that's very fair to the horse...
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Post by AmberC on Jun 3, 2009 21:36:34 GMT -5
I agree. Looks very unfair to the horse. I'm more of a fan of just leading my horse up to something and getting on from there.
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Post by AmberC on Jun 3, 2009 21:37:05 GMT -5
And you can "remove it and take it with you on your ride" ..............and put it where?
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Post by Yip on Jun 3, 2009 21:39:29 GMT -5
Well, maybe you'll like this one better, lol! I can see you taking this on your next ride - NOT! www.kathys-show-tack.com/gift-corral/easy-mount-horse-portable-mounting-aid/prod_2801.html Easy Mount Horse Portable Mounting aid Giddy up & go Mount your Horse from anywhere any time Portable mounting aid. Tired of looking for a stump, hill, or rock to mount your horse on the trail? Eliminate this problem now! This sturdy, lightweight folding tripod stool stands 10" high. This makes mounting a 16.2 h horse like mounting a 13.2h pony. It has a tough, non-slip poly step and rubber tipped aluminum legs for a firm base of support. There is an attached cord to pull the device up once the rider is securely mounted. The Legs Fold up and the unit fits into a drawstring bag (Included) to hang off your saddle. Ohhh-KAY! At least with this one you'd always have a little stool to sit on - if it fits anyone's butt! |
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Post by AmberC on Jun 3, 2009 21:45:37 GMT -5
I want to just learn how to do it myself. They make it look so easy on TV. *sigh*
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Post by Yip on Jun 3, 2009 21:53:25 GMT -5
I bet I could have when I was 25 years younger. I had incredible upper body strength then.
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Post by DorothyB on Jun 3, 2009 21:56:38 GMT -5
The horse doesn't look very pleased with the first option.
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Post by AmberC on Jun 3, 2009 22:01:10 GMT -5
I've got the upper body strength, but not nearly the flexibility in my legs. Just to get on with a saddle, I normally use the mounting block. But if I have to do it from the ground, I have to physically lift my foot the last couple inches to the stirrup, and usually groan while going up! LOL!
And my horse is only 14.2hh!
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Post by Yip on Jun 3, 2009 22:02:06 GMT -5
I've never seen this one before. equineink.wordpress.com/2008/05/11/strap-keeps-treeless-saddles-from-shifting-while-mounting/ Someone else posted a solution that’s pretty darn nifty (please visit the Treeless Saddle Group to read the whole thread where you can read more about this invention). Easy to use and easy to carry. Folks, there is such an easy way to mount from the ground without turning the saddle. Stand on the OFF or right side of your horse. Snap a round lead rope to a D ring on the right front of the saddle. Run the lead rope down toward the ground along side the girth, right behind the elbow. Pass the end of the rope behind the elbow then between the front legs so that it comes out at the horses chest. Run the end of the rope up the right shoulder and toss the end over the horses withers. Go to the left side to mount. Grab the horse’s mane and the lead rope in your left hand. Pull the slack out of the lead rope so it is snug. While holding the mane and the rope, MOUNT. Simple. It simply counterbalances the saddle just like if you had someone holding your outside stirrup. Drop the rope from your hand to the ground then pull it up from between the legs. Stow it. You can loop it around the horse’s neck or tie it to the saddle. Hey, someone with a very calm horse needs to try this and give a report. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 3, 2009 22:07:00 GMT -5
What's this? and where?
That little black hoss looks peesed off!
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Post by AmberC on Jun 3, 2009 22:17:47 GMT -5
If the saddle fits properly, it won't turn even if you do mount from the ground. My saddle sure doesn't.
I just really want to figure out how to mount bareback from the ground!
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Post by Yip on Jun 3, 2009 22:31:55 GMT -5
I saw it on a forum and decided to do a search. The third one is just a leadrope used in such a way to mount in an emergency. I suppose I should try it. Never know when you need that skill - except when do I ever have a leadrope while riding?
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Post by Marci on Jun 3, 2009 22:50:47 GMT -5
I think the horses face says it all. Imagine how tight that gets, and heck how would you keep it from slipping? Na a stump, log, rock, or fence, works best. Just not hot wire fences....
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