Any ideas for portable mounting blocks?

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Has anyone got any ideas? I currently have a two step ladder, but it's not very practical as it's got a handle at the top, getting in the way of mounting!

I have seen some of the Stubbs plastic ones, which would be ideal, but at £40ish I'm a little loath to pay that much money!

Anyone got any ideas for portable mounting blocks, at a sensible price!
 
I use an old water butt stand, have no idea how much they are as it was in my yard when I moved here but it does the job, I also bought a handy little stool for my lorry from Dunhelm Mill its handy for getting on and using as a seat and only a about £6.
 
I bough this off an ebay seller for 99p - I guess he didn't have the market share he thought he might. Two tyres bolted together with a flat piece of wood (marine ply?) bolted on top. Too heavy to pick up but it rolls and being rubber, doesn't cause problems if they step into it.

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I use all our old "broken" water buckets! It now stands a good 2- 2 1/2ft tall and cost me nothing and I now keep in my lorry for shows so very portable.
 
I have designed one...not done anything with it yet but is there a general desire for a mounting block that can be carried safely with you so that you can easily get on from anywhere? If enough people want it, I'll dig the prototype out!
 
I have a 17hh horse and tiny legs so I have a 2 step from lidl a year ago will get pic when I get home. Its lighter and easier to move compared to most mounting blocks. it cost me €10 however the lid part at the top broke its still useable if a bit battered by 18 months of breaking 3 year olds and gaint horse
 
wench said:
Has anyone got any ideas? I currently have a two step ladder, but it's not very practical as it's got a handle at the top, getting in the way of mounting!
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Turn the step ladder the opposite way round to how you are currently using it - it will work.
 
I use a wooden chair for eventing. It is great for plaiting, mounting, resting a saddle on the back of, sitting on, putting stud kits on etc. Best find in a scrap pile for ages. Its a very solid one.
 
I also recommend the Ikea steps, have used them for about 8 years. I have one at home, one lives in the lorry and one on the yard for every day mounting and plaiting prep!
 
I use a big yellow tub that used to have a lick in it for cows I think, my farmer gave me about 5 of them and they're brilliant - really big so lots of space to stand about on and solid plastic (not flimsy) yet safe if horse kicks it (which I dont like about ladders). I use it for mounting every day and last night for plaiting up ;) Ask your local farmer, they often have stuff like this that they'd only throw. We use the other ones for water in the paddocks.
 
I have one of the factory seconds mounting blocks from classic showjumps (sell on ebay) nice and light to move around but very sturdy, mine's bright green!!
 
We use a portable step from Clas Olsen - 9.99 so if it gets nicked (and they have been...) it doesn't break the bank. Its just 2 steps up - no handle. And robust enough not to break if it gets stepped on.
 
Echo LouisCat,

The curver/Rubbermaid one is great. Folds very neatly for transport. Very sturdy and a bit taller than many similar products. Also great for popping a saddle on when open and can also be used as a seat. One of the best horsey purchases I have made.
 
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