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Why are things done on the left side of horse?

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Horse addict (From the good old USA)

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2012-Mar-04 at 10:20PM

I've always wondered something, I know this goes back to medieval times, the knights always did things on the left side of the horse, whether it be mounting or tacking up the horse. Does anyone know why this is done?

jfaye1724 2012-Mar-05 at 02:57AM

http://www.straightdope.com/columns/read/2123/why-are-horses-traditionally-mounted-from-the-left-side

Horse addict (From the good old USA) 2012-Mar-05 at 10:40PM

Wow, that was really interesting. Thanks jfaye1724.

Sasafras 2012-Mar-09 at 07:54AM

Swords and things got in the way...typical man type scenario... I mount both sides, armed only with a giddy up rope :)

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