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Video: The Offside Mount and Dismount

Riders are typically taught to always mount and dismount from the left side, but on the trail you may encounter situations where it’s easier or safer to mount or dismount on the off side. Horse Illustrated contributor Jennifer Nice explains some reasons why you would mount on the right side.

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Jennifer Nice has logged more than 7,000 miles in endurance competition. Her notable accomplishments include five Tevis Cup finishes and two Virginia City 100 wins.

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Abigail Boatwright is a freelance writer and photographer based in Texas, and is the editor of Horse Illustrated’s sister publication, Western Life Today.

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Sue says:

April 5, 2012 at 11:37 am

Nice video. Good information. Thanks.
Marion says:

October 7, 2014 at 7:15 am

All my horses are taught to dismount and remount from both sides. Of course now at my she, it's with a mounting block!
Kathy says:

January 11, 2015 at 6:08 am

Yep, every horse and rider should be able to do this.

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