Probably my best idea ever!

[Auslander]

We have a very tall mounting block - for getting on very tall horses, and it is brilliant.
What we didn't have, until today, was a lower, wider block, for those of us wit tall horses/knackered joints/rapid onset of old age to get off on.
Now we do - it's called the "Dismounting block"


We also extended the Pony portal, and put up the beautiful hand carved signs that my cousin made for me last year.

 

[Equi]

Dismounting blocks are a must! I’ve used a xc jump many times when I’m not sure my legs will not buckle as I hit the floor ?

 

[Auslander]

Dismounting blocks are a must! I’ve used a xc jump many times when I’m not sure my legs will not buckle as I hit the floor ?

I have developed a terrible habit of hanging round Alfs neck, and slithering down slowly, which he is very good about, but the expression on his face makes it painfully clear that he'd rather I didn't! I tried to get off on the proper mounting block the other days, but it's too narrow and too tall - nearly ended badly!

 

[SEL]

There needs to be more yards around catering for creaky knees!

Signs are brilliant. I think I'd need the Princess Palace at mine.

 

[Christmascinnamoncookie]

I like the rubber, shock absorber for ageing knees! Getting off my old 17.2hh was no fun on concrete.

 

[Auslander]

I like the rubber, shock absorber for ageing knees! Getting off my old 17.2hh was no fun on concrete.

One of the liveries found it in her garage during a clear out, and brought it up in case it could be found a job. It's almost perfect!

 

[Slightlyconfused]

Our yard has a wide mounting block and we dismount onto it. one of the liveries has brought their huge mountain block up the yard and put it next to it so we have the best of both worlds.

 

[Christmascinnamoncookie]

My OH made me a huge square one that I could walk round on. When I first got my current horse, I don’t think he’d ever seen one and he’d just wander round!

 

[MidChristmasCrisis]

What a fab idea..which I shall shamelessly steal and get my OH to create when he can find a minute!

 

[BeckyFlowers]

I love your Pony Portal Also, you should patent your dismounting block.

 

[Pippity]

I had a spell where my hip was absolutely knackered by riding. I just trained my share horse to stand still when I inevitably collapsed on the floor when dismounting, but I think I prefer your idea!

 

[Lois Lame]

Oh my God I thought your second picture was the mounting block. Just laughed myself silly. Then I realised that no one has a horse that tall.

 

[Auslander]

Oh my God I thought your second picture was the mounting block. Just laughed myself silly. Then I realised that no one has a horse that tall.

The top step of my actual mounting block isnt that far off! I didn't think it through when I ordered it!

 

[BeckyFlowers]

Oh my God I thought your second picture was the mounting block. Just laughed myself silly. Then I realised that no one has a horse that tall.

I love the fact that it has a stepladder next to it as well. That's one big pony ???

 

[Trouper]

Well I think you should go into business - if 70 is the new 50 there will be more of we geriatric riders around in the future!! My dismount has been more like an undignified slither for some time now.

 

[Lois Lame]

I love the fact that it has a stepladder next to it as well. That's one big pony ???

Yes it was hilarious. I loved that ladder.

 

[Jackie12]

Such a good idea!

 

[Scotsbadboy]

I LOVE the pony portal

 

[Auslander]

I LOVE the pony portal

We have two tiny shelters, but the other one doesn't count as a portal. After much deliberation, I have asked my cousin to make a "Shitland Shed" sign for it

 

[Cortez]

What a good idea (both, actually - Pony Portal and Dismounting block). If I had that I could retire my Flop-and-Slither maneuver.

 

[Auslander]

What a good idea (both, actually - Pony Portal and Dismounting block). If I had that I could retire my Flop-and-Slither maneuver.

I suspect we use the same tactic!

I can get off just fine - it's hitting the ground that is the issue!

 

[Errin Paddywack]

My sister is busy working out which pallets we can release to build a dismounting block. Brilliant idea. She has only just started riding our old girl and has been struggling getting off with dodgy hips. Mare is only about 15.2/3 but wide. She has to use steps and a leg up to get on. This is bareback and the mare being half quarter horse has a big backside. If we could get a high enough step I might try getting on but not sure if I could cope with her width. I want to as I think it might help loosen my back and hips up, definitely helping my sister.

 

[JulesRules]

You know where you are all going wrong here? Forget the dismounting block, just get yourself a short a*se horse with stubby legs....

 

[Auslander]

You know where you are all going wrong here? Forget the dismounting block, just get yourself a short a*se horse with stubby legs....

I'd look like a gorilla on a unicycle on anything smaller than Alf!

We have a lovely little Connie/cob here who I would LOVE to have a go on - he just looks like the best fun ever!

 

[Alibear]

I planned ahead and switched to short horses once I turned 40

 

[Annagain]

I built a 3 step mounting block from pallets a few years ago. The middle step is high enough for me to get on the 17hhers but I still use the top - just chuck my leg straight over! It's blummin heavy to move though. It's starting to get a bit wobbly so might need a bit of a facelift soon. I don't feel the need yet, but I'm sure it would be a fine dismounting block too.

 

[JulesRules]

I planned ahead and switched to short horses once I turned 40

Me too ?.

 

[Trouper]

I suspect we use the same tactic!

I can get off just fine - it's hitting the ground that is the issue!

Ah - you need to master the parachute landing technique - elbows in (optional for equestrians!) flex ankles and knees as you make contact with the ground - just saying