On Feb 19, 2008 6:06 PM, Nancy Sturm <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > > When I dismount I first remove both feet from the stirrups, swing my > > leg over and jump down away from sliding down the horses side. I > > think they call that an emergency dismount, not sure.
I was taught this was the only safe way to dismount > siwngs her > right leg to the front, over the horse's neck and then jumps off with both > feet hitting the ground together on the left side. This is a very unsafe way to dismount and Pony Clubbers are taught to never dismount that way. There are so many bad things that could happen in the process of swinging the right leg over and you are in a totally unbalanced and unsecure position. I definitely wouldn't recommend it. -- Laree in NC Doppa & Mura Simon, Sadie and Sam (the "S" gang) "Yet when all the books have been read and reread, it boils down to the horse, his human companion, and what goes on between them." - William Farley
