I am starting a new sub catagory in my blog for sidesaddles owned by famous people. This one was owned by Queen Victoria.
Queen Victoria’s Side Saddle Made by Gordon & Co, London, quilted pigskin seat and panel. First used by her at a review in 1856. The collection includes 2 other saddles with a royal connection, plus a number of side saddles and military saddles.
While I doubt this is the sidesaddle she was using in this photo - I still wanted to include it.
While I doubt this is the sidesaddle she was using in this photo - I still wanted to include it.
3 comments:
Love that saddle pad, very cool!
No leaping horn. It took me a while to understand that what we now call jumping, was called leaping in the 1800's. A leaping horn was added so women could "leap" ; that is jump. Usually so they could keep up with the hounds.
Hi. I was wondering. Do you have more information on the saddle maker? And/or the other saddles? Why I ask, I have a similar saddle with exactly the same pattern. It is very similar to the side saddle of Queen Victoria. And I am looking for more information or perhaps even a possible relationship with the side saddle. I have a saddle number. Hope you have more information. Info at bluelinesstables dot nl
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