Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Monday, March 30, 2009
More Art!
I have to admit, since I have taken an interest in sidesaddle...I seem to notice all things aside! Look at this lovely painting! Wouldn't you love to own this?
...or just a different angle makes this one so unique..
..or if UNIQUE is what you are looking for.....
...or just a different angle makes this one so unique..
..or if UNIQUE is what you are looking for.....
Friday, March 27, 2009
Another Antique Sidesaddle!
This sidesaddle predates the ones I would want to restore and use for myself unless I wanted to do a totally historic theme.
It has a carpet bag material seat..
..and a rail around the off side so the rider could literally sit more sideways.
Love the historical roll it plays though!
It has a carpet bag material seat..
..and a rail around the off side so the rider could literally sit more sideways.
Love the historical roll it plays though!
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
I Love My Readers!..
..because 99.9% of them know more than I do about riding aside!
Anyway - Sunvalleysally told me this:
Look for a picture of Patience Prine-Carr jumping sidesaddle over a 4-plus-foot fence at the Scottsdale All-Arabian show on her big chestnut - the straight-on shot made all the horse magazines that year and it was pretty impressive!
I tried like crazy to find that picture and all I came up with was this one...which is of Patience, but sadly I know this is not the horse you were talking about. This horse is obviously a bay - not a chestnut and the jump is not 4' tall....still VERY impressive though! ...and I sure hope the dog standing on the opposite side of the jump did not get hurt!
If anyone does find that particular photo, I would love to put it in the blog as it deserves all the credit!
Anyway - Sunvalleysally told me this:
Look for a picture of Patience Prine-Carr jumping sidesaddle over a 4-plus-foot fence at the Scottsdale All-Arabian show on her big chestnut - the straight-on shot made all the horse magazines that year and it was pretty impressive!
I tried like crazy to find that picture and all I came up with was this one...which is of Patience, but sadly I know this is not the horse you were talking about. This horse is obviously a bay - not a chestnut and the jump is not 4' tall....still VERY impressive though! ...and I sure hope the dog standing on the opposite side of the jump did not get hurt!
If anyone does find that particular photo, I would love to put it in the blog as it deserves all the credit!
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Monday, March 23, 2009
Okay - A Few Days Late!
...but a friend Kathie Dunn, sent me this sidesaddle picture of she and her Mother riding in a St. Patrick's Day Parade! The horse on the left is wearing a complete parade saddle ensemble which can weight as much as 250 pounds! This one weighs about 100 pounds.
Thanks Kathie!!! You both look gorgeous!!
Thanks Kathie!!! You both look gorgeous!!
Friday, March 20, 2009
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Celebrities
Okay - so Nicole Kidman rode side saddle in the movie Far and Away...
..so why couldn't she have done it in the fabulous movie Austrailia?
...and just for you fashion buffs, these are the Farragamo boots she wore while riding in this movie!
..so why couldn't she have done it in the fabulous movie Austrailia?
...and just for you fashion buffs, these are the Farragamo boots she wore while riding in this movie!
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Happy St. Patrick's Day!
I could not find a photo of anyone riding aside in a St. Patrick's Day Parade sooo....
...I found a lady riding aside in Ireland!
...I found a lady riding aside in Ireland!
Monday, March 16, 2009
Not Sure About You...
...but I know if I saw these on a magazine stand ...
...I would buy them in a New York Minute!
...I would buy them in a New York Minute!
Friday, March 13, 2009
Sale on Sidesaddles!
Looking to buy a sidesaddle? Well, I can tell you that Marti Friddle is an expert and you could not go wrong buying a saddle from her! Their web sight is also very imformative and interesting.
If you own a large horse or a draft, you're in luck. We've put our XW and XXW
7" and 8" gullet Elans on sale at $675. NOTE: These prices are for the
large saddles only and do not affect the TB wide and regular sized saddles we
have in stock.
Go to our web pages at www.hundredoaksinc.com and click on the "Sidesaddles for
Sale" tab.
Prices are good while supplies last.
Marti Friddle
Hundred Oaks, Inc.
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Delay Over
This is Chastain. I used this picture because he was a real Butt Head about getting into the horse trailer to go to my instructors farm to start my side saddle lessons. We had to delay the lessons for over a week so we could stop and reteach him how to load...
..in This! He has been a show horse forever - but with really big barns. I am guessing that my trailer is a bit low class for him! HA HA!
..in This! He has been a show horse forever - but with really big barns. I am guessing that my trailer is a bit low class for him! HA HA!
Monday, March 9, 2009
Ohhh - Pretty!
One thing I have found...
If there is an interest, there is a collectible to go along with it!
Don't you just love these plates?
If there is an interest, there is a collectible to go along with it!
Don't you just love these plates?
Saturday, March 7, 2009
SASHA Horse Show
Meet Kristen Moore. She is only 14 years old and yet such a nice sidesaddle rider! This is her getting ready for an Arabian sidesaddle class at the SASHA show.
This was Kristen's second time showing aside. She rides with a farm called Ride Style Farm.
Here she is after being awarded the first place ribbon.
I wish I could say her class was full - but it was not. Kristen however made a spotless ride and a stunning presentation! Not sure if you can tell since her whole outfit is black, but here she is removing the sidesaddle skirt (or apron) before she dismounts.
This was Kristen's second time showing aside. She rides with a farm called Ride Style Farm.
Here she is after being awarded the first place ribbon.
I wish I could say her class was full - but it was not. Kristen however made a spotless ride and a stunning presentation! Not sure if you can tell since her whole outfit is black, but here she is removing the sidesaddle skirt (or apron) before she dismounts.
Thursday, March 5, 2009
This is Not About Sidesaddle Riding but...
I have made a reference here and there about my husband being ill. Until now, it was his wish that I not speak publicly about it. He has had a change of heart though and due to the dangers of this many times, symptomless disease, he has allowed me to tell his story...through my eyes. I love you Don!
If you are interested, please go to:
www.equusvilla.blogspot.com
You will need to scroll down to Chapter 1 though and read from the bottom up.
If you are interested, please go to: www.equusvilla.blogspot.com
You will need to scroll down to Chapter 1 though and read from the bottom up.
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
What's on E-Bay?
Starting bid on this was $300.00
This antique sidesaddle starting bid was $1100.00 (Ouch!)
..and this Whippy started at $2000.00
I saw this saddle posted again with a starting bid of $1750.00
This antique sidesaddle starting bid was $1100.00 (Ouch!)
..and this Whippy started at $2000.00
I saw this saddle posted again with a starting bid of $1750.00
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Stock Pins
If you ride Hunt Seat Aside, you would wear a Stock Tie and accessorize it with a stock pin. Look at the exquisite ones I found!
Since I will be riding in Saddleseat classes, I am required to wear a mans tie .. :0(
Since I will be riding in Saddleseat classes, I am required to wear a mans tie .. :0(
Monday, March 2, 2009
:0(
Remember this Impakt Saddle pad? It is made from a special foam like material and adheres to the back of a horse (wihtout chaffing) and the underside of a saddle (if it is leather) like glue!...
..boy was I excited about this since I am a beginner. So for the heafty price of $150.00+ I ordered one. Well, I got an e-mail from the company advising that the sidesaddle pad has been discontinued.. Again I repeat :0(
..boy was I excited about this since I am a beginner. So for the heafty price of $150.00+ I ordered one. Well, I got an e-mail from the company advising that the sidesaddle pad has been discontinued.. Again I repeat :0(
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