My Soapbox for Equestrian Writings
I came across a wonderful post that provides details on a late Victorian Riding habit from the blog http://www.SideSaddleGirl.co.uk. Lovely pictures and information! Make sure you click through to the whole post. I’m also going to add this blog to EquineInk on FB.
Read MoreBack in July, Michaela Bowling set a new British Record for sidesaddle jumping. Now Susan Oakes, an Irish equestrian has set TWO new World Records by clearing a 6’8″ Puissance wall (2″ higher than the previous record) on SIEC Atlas, then switching horses and clearing a 6’5″ triple bar on SIEC Oberon. It is hard […]
Read MoreRiding for Ladies, by W. A. Kerr, was published in 1891. It is now available as an ebook on Project Gutenberg and is a lot of fun to read. There is much to agree with, right from the beginning where Kerr writes: “The woman who has been early accustomed to horse-exercise gains a courage and […]
Read MoreOn a day that it’s too hot to ride, here’s a video that’s so impressive it makes me want to go out and buy a sidesaddle and try! What a gorgeous horse and my goodness, where’s that arena!
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