Oh. My. God - this cannot be safe...

[Nugget La Poneh]

Solo Ride -http://www.hairybackranch.com/products/solo-ride

A mere snip at $149.99. Especially when it goes wrong and you sue the company...

But then I am not a barebackist so maybe I am just being a fuddy-duddyc

 

[Loubidy]

That sounds like the best thing ever! Imagine beach/sea rides?

 

[Nudibranch]

Not sure I see the problem? I wouldn't buy one myself but each to their own...

 

[Booboos]

I don't get the problem either!

 

[Nugget La Poneh]

Okay - maybe I am being OTT *shrug* just can't see how it is comfortable for the horse having the weight of a rider exerted under it's armpit and across its withers/back via a relatively thin piece of webbing.

 

[RubysGold]

I don't understand, what is it?

 

[RaposadeGengibre]

Sorry, I dont get it... Is this suppose to help you to get on a horses back or some other sort of aid?

 

[twiggy2]

looks like a great idea to me

 

[Floxie]

Oooh, clever!

 

[dogatemysalad]

I like it.
Could see a problem if you're very unfit and obese and use it to haul yourself up every time you mount instead of a) using a mounting block at home or b) loosing a few stone.

Does anyone have one of those stirrup leather extenders that used to cost a fiver and are small enough to slip in your pocket ?

 

[webble]

Probably safe but not nice for the horse

 

[dogatemysalad]

This is a homemade version of the OP's link. Handy for mounting your cow.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u3GpB3sQVso

 

[FinnishLapphund]

I don't understand, what is it?

Sorry, I dont get it... Is this suppose to help you to get on a horses back or some other sort of aid?

Personally I would describe it as a mounting stirrup for bareback riders. Once you're "onboard", you undo the parts around the opposite leg, fold and put the mounting aid in the waist pack, and then you ride bareback. Perhaps this page explains what it is better http://www.hairybackranch.com/

I think I agree with Nugget La Poneh, that sling around the opposite leg, doesn't look that comfortable to me.

 

[DanceswithCows]

This is a homemade version of the OP's link. Handy for mounting your cow.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u3GpB3sQVso

He's a bullock

 

[Brightbay]

Yes, looking to place all the rider's weight on a thin strap across the part of the spine we all worry about already Can't be comfortable, and can't be a good idea to do more than once or twice.

What's wrong with climbing up on a wall and sliding on board? That's what I do I don't think I've ever found myself somewhere where there was absolutely nothing I could use to mount from!

 

[Cortez]

Looks good to me! And no more likely to cause a problem than mounting from the ground by the stirrup does anyway (which is why I always use a block or wall). Haven't got on by the stirrup in years after having A. horse with a sensitive back, and B. dodgy left knee.

 

[dogatemysalad]

He's a bullock

Yay ! Sorry Bullock.

And a very handsome bullock he is too.

Seriously though, I like your version as it has the padding.

Brightbay I've been stuck a few times with no fence or slope to help me get back on. I once had to ask a rambler to hold my horse and opposite stirrup. Poor chap was a bit nervous and lost his very nice sunglasses in a sea of mud.

 

[Mia&Vin]

Eek I would NOT let that near my horse. Always a debate about the effect of mounting from the ground on the horses back with a saddle never mind thin strap like that

 

[suestowford]

I like it.
Does anyone have one of those stirrup leather extenders that used to cost a fiver and are small enough to slip in your pocket ?

I had a home made one at one time but I have no idea where it is now. They are easy to make, just get two short lengths of batten, drill holes in each end and thread some rope through.

 

[DanceswithCows]

Yay ! Sorry Bullock.

And a very handsome bullock he is too.

Seriously though, I like your version as it has the padding.

Brightbay I've been stuck a few times with no fence or slope to help me get back on. I once had to ask a rambler to hold my horse and opposite stirrup. Poor chap was a bit nervous and lost his very nice sunglasses in a sea of mud.

Ted says thanks and yeah I wouldn't want the nylon digging into my armpit so I put the padding on. I use it only with the saddle, think if I was going to use it bareback I'd stick a piece of thick foam where the spine goes - wouldn't have to be big, and you could make it 'slidey' on the strap so you could adjust for size, not difficult to do.

 

[MiniMilton]

Does anyone have one of those stirrup leather extenders that used to cost a fiver and are small enough to slip in your pocket ?

I bought one but never ever used it. Easier to let the stirrup down a few holes!

 

[Jo1987]

Hmm. I can imagine the look on my boy's face if I used that to clamber in board. And if I tried to use it a second time - he'd probably stamp on my head. (He tends to give me the benefit of the doubt for mistakes I've only made once, but repeat offences are swiftly and mercilessly dealt with!)