jumping side saddle!

horseychick1

horseychick1

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i've put these picture's on of me and jane jumping side saddle:D
jane also featured in the horse and hound a few weeks ago with the cleveland hunt.
jane is braver that me as she's jumping a five bar gate.
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as you can see i'm checking the ground out! ha ha:D
 
I would LOVE to try that! I was meant to visit the Hungarian Side-Saddle Association lady for a side-saddle 'tryout' but I haven't been well enough. :( Just DESPERATE for a go! The only problem is the cost of the side-saddles....Ouch!! :eek:

Is there a 'rule' of how tall a horse can carry how tall a rider, if you know what I mean?! I'm nearly 5'11" tall, I ride a 14.3 chunky cob and a 16hh big solid mare. Would I be able to ride either of these side-saddle?
 
Kis Vihar said:
I would LOVE to try that! I was meant to visit the Hungarian Side-Saddle Association lady for a side-saddle 'tryout' but I haven't been well enough. :( Just DESPERATE for a go! The only problem is the cost of the side-saddles....Ouch!! :eek:

Is there a 'rule' of how tall a horse can carry how tall a rider, if you know what I mean?! I'm nearly 5'11" tall, I ride a 14.3 chunky cob and a 16hh big solid mare. Would I be able to ride either of these side-saddle?
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yeah some side saddles can be dear,but its like anything you do with horses.
you can pick up a side saddle reasonable,mind it might need repairs done!
there's no rule on your height.you might struggle abit with your cob depending on the length of your right thigh for the size of the side saddle!:D
 
Tally. said:
:eek: thats insane! :eek:

how the hell do you stay on??? :eek: just :eek:
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its great stuff. depending on your brand of lipstick!1 ha ha only joking!:p
when you jump your legs are around the pommels & you lean to the right,coz if you go the other way,you'll lose ya balance and fall off!:D
 
horseychick1 said:
yeah some side saddles can be dear,but its like anything you do with horses.
you can pick up a side saddle reasonable,mind it might need repairs done!
there's no rule on your height.you might struggle abit with your cob depending on the length of your right thigh for the size of the side saddle!:D
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Thanks for that. I won't give up hope of finding a cheaper side-saddle in need of restoration then! :) Repairs are not a problem - Paul's done a fair few side-saddles, he knows what he's doing. :) I have a side-saddle tree in the workshop...by the time he makes me the darn saddle, I'll be too old to ride! ;)

Is there a way to work out seat size I'd need for a side-saddle? I ride in a GP 18" saddle, have long thighs and take a size 14/16 clothes.

Sorry for all the questions! ;) Thanks! :)
 
ok, i have been thing about these pictures all night, i didnt realised people could actually jump in side saddle :eek:

now i have some questions on how you do it.

do you need to take some weight off the saddle so the horse can jump? also does it not hurt when you land back down? :eek:
 
Just adore side saddle! Your pictures are outstanding!

Theres a lady that lives close to me that has similar pictures, a stunning one of her and her horse jumping a massive ditch - makes my legs go to jelly when i viewed it.:eek:

So elegant tho. Lady in question gave me ride in her side saddle - was a fantastic experience but i fel very odd :eek:
 
Tally. said:
ok, i have been thing about these pictures all night, i didnt realised people could actually jump in side saddle :eek:

now i have some questions on how you do it.

do you need to take some weight off the saddle so the horse can jump? also does it not hurt when you land back down? :eek:
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hi tally
no you don't have to take weight off & no it won't hurt when they land.the side saddles are fitted to the horse or pony.they will hurt if they aren't fitted correctly!
 
Tally. said:
ok, i have been thing about these pictures all night, i didnt realised people could actually jump in side saddle :eek:

now i have some questions on how you do it.

do you need to take some weight off the saddle so the horse can jump? also does it not hurt when you land back down? :eek:
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It was the invention of the 'leaping head' around 1820-30 - a specific addition/adaptation to the pommels of the sidesaddle - that enabled ladies (respectable ones, anyway) several decades later to jump safely, gallop across country and ride actively and energetically. They could even hunt on something approaching an equal basis, once actually mounted of course, with men.

The sidesaddle seat is so very secure that the security itself can cause danger, albeit not commonly.

The heyday of the sidesaddle was a short one, though, as riding astride started to become acceptable for women on the approach of WW1, and after it had ended, so, largely, did the teaching and development of side-saddle riding and sidesaddle riding soon became to very large extent the preserve of the elderly, the disabled and those who might be described by some as 'eccentric' ( but who I would describe as 'interesting').

It would not be an exaggeration to claim that the invention of the leaping head was one of the early steps towards women's suffrage and the supposed equality women are said to enjoy in the present day.
 
Wow, love looking at pics of people riding side-saddle, especially jumping.

I am just starting to learn to ride side saddle with Roger Philpot - i love it. Had a bit of a confidence knock last week but just had a great lesson again today.
 
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