Show me your mounting blocks and hitching posts!!!!

rm185western · 08-13-2008, 03:13 PM

My son has offered to build me a proper mounting block, which is really nice of him, poor soul doesn't realise I'm likely to ask for one each side of every gate I'm likely to have to go through

This sounds simple until he asks what dimensions I need, well I've never acrually researched blocks, so I thought I'd start here.

Who uses a block, what are it's vital statistics? If you have piccies that would be great. What are the things to consider when building

Thunderz Gurlz · 08-13-2008, 03:52 PM

Mines a bucket.

jjsimsez · 08-13-2008, 04:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thunderz Gurlz

Mines a bucket.

same for me.but a mounting block made by my son would be nice.

ruffian · 08-13-2008, 04:16 PM

Sorry I have no pics
We use a plastic, two step, stool, although it has been known to dump people on their kiesters.
If you want it movable, and it's made of wood, I 'd go no more than two steps, each about 12 inch square.
Our barn has a big one, about 2 by 4 feet with three steps with about 10 inches of rise and a large upper platform, so it gives lots of versatility in the heights you can use.

Crookedblaze · 08-13-2008, 04:17 PM

My mounting block is the fence or the stump that the city never took away.

BarnBum · 08-13-2008, 04:25 PM

Mine are either a fence or plastic lawn chair. If I am on the trail, its a rock or a tree stump !! No help here- sorry !!

Carri · 08-13-2008, 04:48 PM

The ones we have at the Equestrian Park are about 2 feet tall, 3 step wooden "staircases". If you want, I will take pictures tomorrow when I go ride and post them tomorrow afternoon.

rm185western · 08-13-2008, 04:49 PM

It shows what a resourceful lot we are

I fondly remember the days when I could vault on my pony, then I could spring gracefully using a stirrup onto a 17 hh Irish Hunter. More recently I was using a tool box, doubled up as a grooming kit container, and a step.

Now gravity seems to be fighting back ever more, there's more of me than there used to be, and the knee is a bit iffy

I've heard a few stories about plastic blocks suddenly spooking and bucking off those who ascend them, I don't need and excitement while still in the starting blocks thank you

I did suggest that if he was going to build something, then I would be willing to go for a two in one deal, build the deck on the house, and I'll use that as my block, didn't seem to go down well

This one will be a fixed item in the yard, so I'm thinking that it can be as big and solid as it needs to be

Sundance · 08-13-2008, 04:51 PM

I use whatever is available. I've been known to use manure spreaders, rocks, banks, the 4-wheeler, another person for assistance.... the list is endless, LoL. Except for an actual mounting block.... I'm about 5' 3" and still don't own one especially when my horses are about 15h+...

Horselessnomore · 08-13-2008, 04:51 PM

I use the steps, a log, stump or whatever nature has made available, hills & ditches work well if you have their hind end pointing downhill. I would love to have a properly built mounting block. Maybe the solution is a shorter horse

. Mine's about 15.2 and sometimes I feel like I am climbing a mountain and other times, I can get on fairly easy

kellidahorsegirl · 08-13-2008, 05:00 PM

sorry I won't be much help! I put my feet on the ground, then lift a foot up to my jumper height stirrups nicely placed on my 16.2 gelding (I'm 5'4) and once my knee is touching my chin...I jump

If I'm being lazy...I use an emty molmix/crystalyx tub that is about 18" tall

Carri · 08-13-2008, 05:05 PM

Kelli, you are showing your age!!

(Don't worry, at 25, that's a good thing!)

Kendra · 08-13-2008, 10:07 PM

I usually balance precariously on the side of the water trough before vaulting onto Spider bareback.

There is always a crowd waiting for my 47 year old butt to take a swim!!!

I keep waiting for Spider to succumb to my husbands bribes of carrots and apples if only he would step slightly to the right at just the correct moment...............

Thoroughbred Lady · 08-14-2008, 01:44 AM

I use a folding plastic Rubbermaid 2 step stool. Available at places like Rona & Walmart. It gets me safely aboard my 16+ hand mares.

Slim Pikkens · 08-14-2008, 07:38 AM

A saw a great one which is a permanent set up. It was a gift. It was basically a 4x4' wooden box,12" high. On top of this was another box 2x2' x 12" high, set closer to one end on the larger box. One could mount from either height. It was so sturdy one didn't feel like they were teetering on it.

HorseLvr76 · 08-14-2008, 07:42 AM

Ok, here is a picture that has our mounting blocks in the background. We have a small one (which I normally use) and a large one. they are round, so when you want to move them, you just flip them sideways and roll them anywhere you wish! They are also very stable.

scrapchick · 08-14-2008, 08:06 AM

mine's a plastic milk crate. yes i am 6'1 and yes i use a milk crate. i can get on if I have to but why exert any unneeded energy??

KatieMae · 08-14-2008, 08:11 AM

I never used a mounting block on my mare...
I'm 5'7" and she was 15.1h..
So it wasn't too awful of a mount..
It also helps that she was the type of horse you could crawl all over and she wouldn't move...

dodib · 08-14-2008, 08:22 AM

My hubby made me one I will take pics of it--it has wheels on it so I can pull it here or there if I need to...... I still need to paint it.

Tobiesmom · 08-14-2008, 09:55 AM

Horselvr76... love the 'cable/wire' wheels.... that's great idea... I've been looking for ideas - so I'm watching this thread closely. I had both knees replaced last year (love titanium!!). Now that my horse is getting old enough to start riding, I'm searching for ideas to make that climb up to 15-3' a little easier and safer!!!! I'm needing something a little taller than just the usual 2-step plastic mounting blocks. Keep sending in ideas!

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08-13-2008, 03:13 PM
rm185western Greenbroke Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Saskatchewan,Canada Posts: 3,662	Show me your mounting blocks and hitching posts!!!! My son has offered to build me a proper mounting block, which is really nice of him, poor soul doesn't realise I'm likely to ask for one each side of every gate I'm likely to have to go through This sounds simple until he asks what dimensions I need, well I've never acrually researched blocks, so I thought I'd start here. Who uses a block, what are it's vital statistics? If you have piccies that would be great. What are the things to consider when building __________________ ________________________________ Okay, who put a stop payment on my reality check? Last edited by rm185western : 08-18-2008 at 01:28 PM.

08-13-2008, 03:52 PM
Thunderz Gurlz Greenbroke Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: South West Michigan Posts: 3,755	Mines a bucket. __________________ Proud Owner To Pogo 15 yr old Quarter Pony Mare Thunder 30 yr old Hackney/Quarter Pony Gelding

08-13-2008, 04:16 PM
ruffian Yearling Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Alberta Posts: 982	Sorry I have no pics We use a plastic, two step, stool, although it has been known to dump people on their kiesters. If you want it movable, and it's made of wood, I 'd go no more than two steps, each about 12 inch square. Our barn has a big one, about 2 by 4 feet with three steps with about 10 inches of rise and a large upper platform, so it gives lots of versatility in the heights you can use. __________________ There is something about the outside of a Horse that\'s good for the inside of a man (Will Rogers)

08-13-2008, 04:17 PM
Crookedblaze Started Join Date: May 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 2,458	My mounting block is the fence or the stump that the city never took away. __________________ Owned by Rocketman, a 17 year old AQHA and Stormy, a 10 year old Peruvian Paso x Arab

08-13-2008, 04:25 PM
BarnBum Greenbroke Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sunshine State Posts: 3,611	Mine are either a fence or plastic lawn chair. If I am on the trail, its a rock or a tree stump !! No help here- sorry !! __________________ Murphys Horse Law - A horse's misbehavior will be in direct proportion to the number of people who are watching !!

08-13-2008, 04:48 PM
Carri Bombproof Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Alpharetta, Georgia Posts: 10,086	The ones we have at the Equestrian Park are about 2 feet tall, 3 step wooden "staircases". If you want, I will take pictures tomorrow when I go ride and post them tomorrow afternoon. __________________

08-13-2008, 04:49 PM
rm185western Greenbroke Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Saskatchewan,Canada Posts: 3,662	It shows what a resourceful lot we are I fondly remember the days when I could vault on my pony, then I could spring gracefully using a stirrup onto a 17 hh Irish Hunter. More recently I was using a tool box, doubled up as a grooming kit container, and a step. Now gravity seems to be fighting back ever more, there's more of me than there used to be, and the knee is a bit iffy I've heard a few stories about plastic blocks suddenly spooking and bucking off those who ascend them, I don't need and excitement while still in the starting blocks thank you I did suggest that if he was going to build something, then I would be willing to go for a two in one deal, build the deck on the house, and I'll use that as my block, didn't seem to go down well This one will be a fixed item in the yard, so I'm thinking that it can be as big and solid as it needs to be __________________ ________________________________ Okay, who put a stop payment on my reality check?

08-13-2008, 04:51 PM
Sundance Coming two Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: West Virginia Posts: 1,573	I use whatever is available. I've been known to use manure spreaders, rocks, banks, the 4-wheeler, another person for assistance.... the list is endless, LoL. Except for an actual mounting block.... I'm about 5' 3" and still don't own one especially when my horses are about 15h+... __________________ Contrary to popular belief, seeing spots is a good thing...

08-13-2008, 04:51 PM
Horselessnomore Long Yearling Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,343	I use the steps, a log, stump or whatever nature has made available, hills & ditches work well if you have their hind end pointing downhill. I would love to have a properly built mounting block. Maybe the solution is a shorter horse . Mine's about 15.2 and sometimes I feel like I am climbing a mountain and other times, I can get on fairly easy

08-13-2008, 05:00 PM
kellidahorsegirl Weanling Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Nebraska Posts: 355	sorry I won't be much help! I put my feet on the ground, then lift a foot up to my jumper height stirrups nicely placed on my 16.2 gelding (I'm 5'4) and once my knee is touching my chin...I jump If I'm being lazy...I use an emty molmix/crystalyx tub that is about 18" tall __________________ Kelli I'm not so good at the advice... Can I interest you in a sarcastic comment?

08-13-2008, 05:05 PM
Carri Bombproof Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Alpharetta, Georgia Posts: 10,086	Kelli, you are showing your age!! (Don't worry, at 25, that's a good thing!) __________________

08-13-2008, 10:07 PM
Kendra Coming two Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Southern Ontario Posts: 1,533	I usually balance precariously on the side of the water trough before vaulting onto Spider bareback. There is always a crowd waiting for my 47 year old butt to take a swim!!! I keep waiting for Spider to succumb to my husbands bribes of carrots and apples if only he would step slightly to the right at just the correct moment...............

08-14-2008, 01:44 AM
Thoroughbred Lady Weanling Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 202	I use a folding plastic Rubbermaid 2 step stool. Available at places like Rona & Walmart. It gets me safely aboard my 16+ hand mares. __________________ The World Looks Better From The Back Of A Horse.

08-14-2008, 07:38 AM
Slim Pikkens Started Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,948	A saw a great one which is a permanent set up. It was a gift. It was basically a 4x4' wooden box,12" high. On top of this was another box 2x2' x 12" high, set closer to one end on the larger box. One could mount from either height. It was so sturdy one didn't feel like they were teetering on it.

08-14-2008, 07:42 AM
HorseLvr76 Weanling Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 406	Ok, here is a picture that has our mounting blocks in the background. We have a small one (which I normally use) and a large one. they are round, so when you want to move them, you just flip them sideways and roll them anywhere you wish! They are also very stable.

08-14-2008, 08:06 AM
scrapchick Seasoned Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Festus, Missouri Posts: 4,838	mine's a plastic milk crate. yes i am 6'1 and yes i use a milk crate. i can get on if I have to but why exert any unneeded energy?? __________________ Better living through chemistry.

08-14-2008, 08:11 AM
KatieMae Seasoned Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: C.FLA Posts: 4,020	I never used a mounting block on my mare... I'm 5'7" and she was 15.1h.. So it wasn't too awful of a mount.. It also helps that she was the type of horse you could crawl all over and she wouldn't move... __________________ Slow down, everyone. You're moving too fast.

08-14-2008, 08:22 AM
dodib Started Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Ravenna, MI Posts: 2,596	My hubby made me one I will take pics of it--it has wheels on it so I can pull it here or there if I need to...... I still need to paint it. __________________ Dorthy www.freewebs.com/brownranch/

08-14-2008, 09:55 AM
Tobiesmom Weanling Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Kansas Posts: 444	Horselvr76... love the 'cable/wire' wheels.... that's great idea... I've been looking for ideas - so I'm watching this thread closely. I had both knees replaced last year (love titanium!!). Now that my horse is getting old enough to start riding, I'm searching for ideas to make that climb up to 15-3' a little easier and safer!!!! I'm needing something a little taller than just the usual 2-step plastic mounting blocks. Keep sending in ideas!