Why try side-saddle?
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Side-saddle riding may be achingly romantic, but it has other benefits, too
• You sit higher off the animal’s back, so if your legs are starting to hang below your pony’s belly it’s one way to make him “last a bit longer”
• It’s good for your riding, posture and the horse’s training since he has to be responsive to the aids
• Despite being higher off the horse’s back, some people find that a side-saddle gives them a greater feeling of security
• Since it’s hard to get ahead of the movement when jumping, some horses actually go better under a side-saddle
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• Side-saddle equitation classes do not require a proper “show horse”, but may still take you to some very smart shows
• It’s simply beautiful; you’ll stop the traffic!
For the full article on trying side-saddle, see the current issue of Horse & Hound (3 June, ’10)
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Lucy edited Horse & Hound from March 2002 until June 2014 and never had a dull day. She events (very badly) for fun, hunts whenever she can, and has written on topics ranging from embryo transfer to fall simulators. She’s reported from the 2006 Aachen World Equestrian Games and 2011 European Eventing Championships.