Instructions
Examine the horse's riding gear to make sure that all items are applied correctly and fit well. If the saddle is too tight or loose-fitting, or if there is a mistake in bridle hitching, the horse may hesitate to be mounted.
Grab the reins and hold them with your hand directly in front of the horse's lower jaw. Your hand should be touching the horse's mouth, but you should not pull too strongly.
Mount the horse from the left. As you place your foot in the stirrup, maintain your hold on the reins and release it slowly as you continue to mount.
Jump off if the horse starts to walk away midmount. Grab the reins in front of the horse's jaw again and direct her back to the mounting block. Repeat the process as many times as necessary to teach the horse that she will not be allowed to walk until she stands still for mounting.
Offer your horse a reward when she stands at the mounting block correctly for the first time. Keep practicing until your horse has mastered the correct behavior.
How to Train a Horse to Stand at a Mounting Block
Standing still at the mounting block is a basic skill that horse owners should teach their pets as soon as they are old enough to be ridden. Horses that walk away during mounting can pose a safety hazard to beginning riders and to children. However, this behavior is not difficult to redirect in most young horses. With dedication and repetition of correctional techniques, you can teach your horse to stand while you mount her.