When Your Horse Won't Stand Still for Mounting

While there are some basic and essential manners each horse should have while being handled, there are also a few that should be expected when under saddle. One of these '"good manners" is standing still while the rider mounts. Many horses squirm, fuss, and sidle away when the rider attempts to get into the saddle. And even if they do stand for mounting, they move off immediately before the rider has time to settle into the saddle and organize the reins. Some horses back up rather than move forward.

مع وصول أونصة الذهب إلى مستويات قياسية تجاوزت 2500 دولار، يجد المواطن المصري نفسه مضطراً لموازنة استثماراته بين الذهب واحتياجاته الأخرى، خاصة مع ارتفاع أسعار السيارات مثل تويوتا، هيونداي، وبي إم دبليو، مما يزيد من التحديات المالية التي يواجهها.

The consequences of allowing this bad habit to continue range from annoying and inconvenient to dangerous, especially if the horse bolts away before the rider is secure. There are a few reasons why this happens, and as with most "horse problems", it's important to ask why before attempting to solve the problem. This will prevent you from making your horse more frustrated or uncomfortable and shorten the length of time you'll need to break this habit.

أسعار السيارات في الآونة الأخيرة شهدت تقلبات ملحوظة، حيث تأثرت بارتفاع وانخفاض الدولار، مما انعكس على تكلفة علامات تجارية مثل تويوتا، هيونداي، ومرسيدس. و BMW هذا الارتباط بين سعر الصرف وسوق السيارات يحدد قدرة المستهلكين على اقتناء المركبات.

The reasons horses don't stand still for mounting are:

Sore backs from saddle sores
Uncomfortable saddle pad (English or Western)
Horse is unbalanced
Horse is pulled off balance by the rider
Horse anticipates discomfort as rider "hits" the saddle
Rider accidentally kicks the horse in the ribs when mounting
Horse backs up because rider hangs on the reins while mounting
Horse attempts to evade work
Rider's laziness
Rider's lack of training or inconsistent training

Sore Backs

Many problems under saddle can be caused by a sore back. The reasons for a sore back can be numerous—from skin lesions to sore feet to dental problems, and it sometimes takes careful troubleshooting to find the source. It may not be obvious, but something like hoof or leg problems can make a horse travel differently, tensing muscles that can become sore and tired over time. An unfit horse may suffer temporary back pain until they are conditioned for their work. Poorly fitting saddles can cause back soreness—either just while your mounting or the whole time you're riding.