Easiest way to get the "ride a pig off a cliff" achievement?

I'm having some difficulty getting this achievement - currently I am placing my saddle on a pig close to a cliff, but as soon as I jump on the pig always turns around and walks back towards safety..

Any tips on getting my porcine friend to play nice?

Solution 1:

Here's how one guy got it done:

Solution 2:

Update ver 1.4.2 added a Carrot on a Stick, an item used to control where the pig will move and where it will move. Using that will enable you to easily control your pig for the achievement.

It is a good idea to have the Feather Falling enchantment on some armor to protect yourself from the fall; also advisable is having a pool of water below to break your fall (no fall damage, qualifies for achievement)

Solution 3:

You can help yourself with a bucket of water placed opposite to the cliff. The flow will push the pig off.