What is sidesaddle?

The term sidesaddle is a riding term used to refer to both the driving style and the specific type of saddle. When the rider, while riding alongside, he sits with the side rather than Astride horses, which means that both legs are tucked on the same side of the horse's body, rather than placed to pedal. In order to leave aside safely, a specially designed saddle called Sidesaddle is used. In the European tradition, although women rode horses, it was considered to be inappropriate for them to ride in the scene. In the past in the 11th century, women in specially designed sides that resembled a chair, with a wooden board on which they put their legs. This saddle was probably missing and the design was refined in the 15th century to make the ride more comfortable and safer. The design of Máod at that time has changed little, although most modern riding rather runs on a strain because of a security problem.

Sidesaddle has two discharge, one oriented slightly outside the center and the other below. Traditionally, the party is designed so that the riders sit on the left side of the horse, although both sides are technically correct. The upper pommel is also known as the corner and the rider swings his upper leg above the corner, while the lower leg is tucked under the jump corner or the second man, which is curved to close the top of the foot. The lower leg is placed in the stirrup and the rider is ready to ride.

Learning to ride Sidesaddle has some training technique. The rider must bear the whip that he will use on the horse side for allusions, and must also learn to hold the balanced, even the seat. The horse must also be trained to wear a side -mass rider focused on this can be a strange sense of horses accustomed to a more conventional ride. Adjusting the saddle for horses and riders is also very important, as the incorrectly mounted side can resort on both sides in rotations and other discomfort.

Although from women alreadyHe does not expect to run on the side, there are some riding organizations that promote the side of the side, and many horses shows offer a Sidesaddle class or allows SIDESADDLE to compete in conventional classes. An experienced rider for a party can easily hunt, jump and exercise dressage, often to the amazement of conventionally trained riders. Sidesaddle riders also tend to wear a traditional driving habit that consists of a full apron that covers the ride of Jodhpurs wearing under it. The apron is not actually full of skirt, but is designed to look like one until the rider becomes acquainted, at this point the open back is obvious.

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