Our trails are uncontrolled environments and assisted mounting objects are not regularly available. On our half day and full day rides, riders are expected to dismount and remount the horses at the halfway point for a stretch/snack/bathroom break and for the horses to rest. If you can’t get on and off the horse unaided, it is not advisable to proceed with riding it. An inability to dismount yourself safely puts you at a greater risk of injury if you are instructed to dismount quickly. Unforeseen circumstances could necessitate a dismount and remount on any ride, even shorter ones. In rare circumstances, a rider may be separated from the horse involuntarily. For these reasons, it is essential that all riders feel confident with mounting from the ground at any point during the trail.