So, last night on Downton Abbey, Mary rides a steeple chase ( and explained the etymology of the word ) on her horse-- SIDESADDLE!!! Jumps and all!
Pretty impressive if it were true (not the show, but actually back then).
Modern day equivalent : motorhorse (motorcycle).
Have any of us:
1. Rode sidesaddle (horse or motorcycle) for fun?
2. Have you ever driven a passenger who sat sidesaddle?
3. If you had the money to spare, would you be tempted to learn how to ride sidesaddle, with proper saddle , just for the fun of seeing how it felt for women back then? (Of course you have to be dressed in those complicated clothings)
I love the look of riding pants on girls, moreso even the complete outfits: