That's pretty much how I do it. I was amazed when I bought nine year old Hunter and he not only did not stand still but bolted the minute I got my foot in the stirrup. I once crossed the barnyard sideways, standing in my left stirrup. Now that was fun!
Do you think there was a reason the seller held his bridle while I mounted? I just started positioning him at the mounting block and having him stand there - every time we happened to pass it. After a few times, I would lean over his back, still with him standing. When I began to mount, I just reminded him to stand. He's good now. He also didn't stand for dismounting. Does make one wonder what he was doing for those nine years. Nancy
