Make sure the saddle is the right size and won't cause your horse to get rub marks. Gently swing the saddle onto the horse's back. Then strap it in and tighten the girth. Make sure that your horse is calm and okay with the saddle. Be careful, because some horses take a deep breath when your saddling them and they make the saddle loose, so tighten it again if necessary.
Mounting. Before you mount the horse make sure that the girth is tighten enough. Always get on from the left side of the horse (because it's easier). Put your left leg in the sturup, then shift your weight and swing your right leg onto the horse's other side. To get used to being in the saddle, shift back 'in forth to learn what it's like to be on the horse when it's moving.
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