So why do they hang a rifle scabbard on the right side of the saddle?

[Helda Huginkiss]

I hang mine on the right side.. because I steer the horse with my left hand.. and My right hand is much stronger when pulling the rifle from the scabbard and I can still steer, or stop the horse or jump off the horse as I pull my gun.  Makes for one sweeping motion.. NOt always graceful.. but hey..  The elk don't wait for sissys!!