what side of a horse do i get on and off of?

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The opposite side of what hand you write with.

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Either side. But not from behind. They'd get nervous and try to kick you to the moon.

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Left side

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Left. Same for a motorcycle.

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you always get on and off on the left side of the horse. you lead them from that side too.

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If you're right handed, mount and dismount from the horse's left side.

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whatever you prefer

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if u r right handed u get on the horse with it on your right. vis versa with left. when u get off, u get off the same side u got on. but i think both sides are flexible.

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either side. its better if you get off and on each side to get your horse used to things on both side of them. you can also lead your horse from either side to.

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it is best to mount from both sides. this is best for your horses back. happy trails!!

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you ALWAYS get on on the left side. dont ask why.thats the way i was taught to get on by a very prominant horse women in my area who is really big into shows.

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The left side, you lead it and saddle it and bridle it on the left side also.

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Well.traditionally, you get on and off from the left side of the horse--the same side that the girth/cinch buckles on. However, many people who do competitive trail or endurance riding, or just extensive trail riding teach thier horses to be mounted from the "off-side" as well so that in case there is a situation where you have to get off or on your horse and can't do it from the left you're not out of luck. It's a good practice to teach the a horse to allow you to mount and dismount from both sides.

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The left side

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Traditionally, the left. But there are reasons for mounting from the right. I do because I broke my left leg seven years ago (horse accident) and it is easier for me, because my left leg is not strong enough to use to mount from the left. (I have a metal bar and six screws in it.)

Can anyone answer why you should mount from the left? Come one - all those "prominent" horse traines should give us a reason WHY. I've always wondered.

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I don't know, I have never seen you do either. I get on and off both sides, but often will mount on the left and dismount on the right, for no particular reason.

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The left side. The left of the horse is called the near side and the right is the far side. It started with carriage horses over a hundred years ago, the near side was where the coachman would lead the horses and get on the carriage. It's just the way it is. no real obvious reason but it's always good to be consistant with horses as they get comfortable with what they know is going to happen.