...stupid question

[Douglas Frank]

Per Lindgren wrote:

>
>> This one for any Brits out there: what are nearside and offside?
>>
> I'm not a Briton, but I believe nearside is the same as starboard or right.

I think y'all are turned around, Per. The near side is the port side of
the horse; offside is to starboard.

*Lots* of bonus points to whoever can explain, why do you mount from the
horse's left side?  (As if the horse knew left from right, or cared?!?)
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