We mount from the left because cavalry soldiers carried swords. That made sense centuries ago. But how many of our habits are still rooted in tradition rather than intention? #ThePlaidHorse #EquestrianLife #Horsemanship #HunterJumper #Eventing #RiderBalance #HorseWelfare #EquestrianTraining #BalancedRider #HorseSport #EquestrianTips #HorseCare