...stupid question

[george mills]

>As I understand it, horses are mounted from the left by tradition in western
>countries because originally the majority of people who rode horses wore
>swords, being either soldiers or nobility. As swords are usually worn on the
>left, mounting from the left is much easier.

Ah, the voice of reason. In truth, horses do not like surprises.

Three bells and all is well.
Geo