N is for Nearside Nonsense - From the ABC's of Trail Riding clinic

Getting on and off our animals from the left is an outdated tradition dating back to the middle ages. We’re not heading into battle we’re trail riders. You never know when you'll encounter a rocky cliff, steep trail, or other situation, where the left side is not easily accessible. Stay safe by being to mount and dismount from both sides of your animal. Xenophon's Art of Horsemanship - https://amzn.to/3dDWLZ8 Your saddle will have far more versatility if you remove your off billets and replace them with latigos.

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