Grassroots

Bernie Traurig and his daughter, Natasha, demonstrate correct and safe mounting & dismounting techniques. Including getting on a horse from the ground, a mounting block and from a leg up.

In this video, learn how to safely tighten your girth and shorten/lengthen your stirrup leathers while mounted on your horse without dropping the reins or stirrup irons and without the help of someone on the ground.

Proper handling of your horse prevents accidents and helps to ensure that you, other people around you and your horse will be safe and sound. Features a video on safe crosstie practices and tying procedures.