Re: RC: Standing to Mount

[sharp penny <penelope_75647@yahoo.com>]

  Good post, Kimberly! The only thing I would add to
this is, vary how you move off so your horse never
anticipates moving forward after being mounted.
Sometimes I'll back up a few steps before going
forward, sometimes I'll side pass one way or the
other, sometimes a turn on the forehand and other
times a turn on the haunches. I have found this
teaches my horse to wait on me for which direction to
move.

Penny & Daisy



--- KIMBERLY PRICE <kmprice51@hotmail.com> wrote:
> Hi Jessica,
> 
> We tackled this problem in our natural horsemanship
> clinic using some Dennis 
> Reis methods.  A couple tips:
> 
> From the ground, have the horse bring his nose to
> you (you are at his 
> girth)..bending his neck.  He should be supple and
> non-resistant, reward him 
> when he does it by letting go and letting him
> stretch out his neck.  You 
> should do this on both sides and often (a good
> muscle warmup).  Then, 
> whenever you mount, you also bring the horses head
> around to you...much 
> harder for them to move off or spook away.....
> 
> Anytime the horse moves when you are to mount you
> are to (from the ground) 
> move him off in circles around you. If he wants to
> move have him move but 
> work..so do small cirles, leg yields..disengage that
> hind end.  Then, 
> 'invite' him to stand and be mounted.  You stay calm
> and keep the energy 
> level down..take your time.  He will get the picture
> very quickly.  Praise 
> him and do not mount up...reward him by getting off
> the saddle and praise 
> some more.  So get half way up, if he moves, get
> down..move him...if he 
> doesn't move...get down...praise him...do it again.
> 
> It is important to do this from both sides of the
> horse...they perceive 
> differently on each side.  It is fine to also use
> the mounting block making 
> it easier for him.  But make the reward be him
> standing still, make sure he 
> is yielding to pressure with his head, and make sure
> he is respectful of 
> your space and not running over you.  If he is there
> are other issues 
> involved.
> 
> You will soon have a horse who stands still and
> allows you to mount from 
> anywhere.
> 
> Email me if you have any questions..
> Take care,
> Kimberly (&Mystery the Morab.."I'd rather stand
> still then do side passes 
> anyday...")
>
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