Liseanne Roy

How important is mounting from both sides when starting a young horse?

Stacy Westfall took the time to write a blog to answer some of my training questions! I am so honored! Thank you so much Stacy!

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Liseanne R Liseanne R. asks Stacy a question about her horse

“Hi Stacy!
I have been following the Jac series to help me with training my 3 y/o mare. I started in January and am so happy with how she’s been doing. I have just started mounting her today, but am actually having trouble mounting from both sides, it’s a bit awkward for me, and I didn’t think to practice on a broke horse first.

My question is do you think I should skip this part and just slowly move her head to the other side when I switch directions (stopping first), or should I wait and practice on a broke horse?

She is very quiet and I have sat on her a couple times last year without issue.

How important is mounting from both sides, and do you have an alternative method for switching sides at the beginning?”-Liseanne R.

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J'ai dévouée les dernières 18 ans de ma vie à ma passion pour les chevaux, à enseigner et à devenir la meilleure personne possible. De l'achat de mon tout premier cheval en 2007, jusqu'à enfin devenir entraîneur certifié Western en 2020, j'ai acquis des connaissances sur tant de choses sur la vie, l'amour, l'apprentissage et les chevaux, et cela me rend fier chaque fois que je partage mes connaissances. avec mes étudiants et clients. __________________________ I have dedicated the last 18 years of my life to my passion with horses, teaching and becoming the best person I can be. From the purchase of my very first horse in 2007, to finally becoming a certified Western Coach in 2020, I have picked up knowledge about so many things about life, love, learning and horses, and it makes me proud every time I get to change that knowledge with my students and clients.

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