THE AIM OF RETRAINING…
“We want our horses to stand still throughout the mounting process, and ultimately be calm and relaxed about it,” says Corinne McCafferty.
EVERY EQUESTRIAN HAS been there — trying to strategically line up their horse to the mounting block while at the same time quickly launching themselves into the saddle before he has a chance to either swing his hindquarters out or charge off.
No good ride starts off with an argument at the mounting block and so instead of getting off and repositioning the horse multiple times it is better to try to find a solution by assessing his behaviour, advises equine behaviour consultant Corinne McCafferty.
Mounting problems?
A horse might walk backwards, forwards, or step sideways from the mounting block as his rider leads him up to it, or as they climb on. He might be reluctant to approach, or he may walk away quickly after the rider has mounted. These are all
