questionedithistorytranslationsCurrent version This is the accepted version. added by Psyché May 4, 2019, 4:47 p.m. Why do riders always get on their horses from the left side? It's a tradition The left side is the standard for interacting with horsesPeople are right-handersIt is not knownThe majority of the population is right-handed. You have to go back to ancient times when horses were used as war mounts. Soldiers carry their swords on the left side (to reach with their right hand) and so they could only mount from the left or they would sit on their sword.PsychéShare and bring new players to the game!0Very uninterestingToo difficultPoorly writtenIncorrect or questionableCorrect this question3Very interesting!reach: rather globalhorsesVotes +1 Very interesting! Janice Stocker +1 Very interesting! Brainy2019 +1 Very interesting! Manuxy123ang