I have never had problems mounting from either side with any of my stock. Now it is hard on either side being 79. Right now, my right knee is shot and replacement is not in the cards and most likely will never be.
Easier thing to do is go to a shorter horse. In my case it is a mule. Years ago I rode 16 hd Tennessee Walker mules, then 15 hd quarter horse or haflinger mules, now I ride little 13-2 mule. Some folks with a similar problem teach their mules to lay down so they can mount. I suspect a horse can be trained the same
One of the mistakes that people make when switching from a horse to a mule is they think they need a mule as big as the horse they rode.
You might think about that. I know people get attached to one particular horse, but at times you have to make hard decisions if you wan to keep riding.
Lot of different ways to skin the cat.
Last edited by saddlesore; 01/11/23.
