you will see a better picture of the double stirrup..both opened and closed. It is designed to open in the case of a rider falling off - so they do not get drug behind the horse.
Most of these beautiful saddles were found on a sidesaddle forum where they sadly only speak French. I joined and asked if any spoke English.. a few did and I have made some interesting discoveries for my blog over there! Lets just way that when they do a historical re-enactment ... there are many historical periods they can choose from! AKA - LOTS of wonderful eye candy!!
Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteJust WOW! I love them all!
ReplyDeleteWhere did you find them? Who made the reddish brown one with the tulips?
ReplyDeleteWhere did you find them? Who made the reddish brown one with the tulips?
ReplyDeleteNice! Definitely "ogle-able."
ReplyDeleteExplain to me the "double" stirrup iron on several of the saddles. I'm only familiar with fillis and peacock irons.
I love the first and second one. Lovely.
ReplyDeleteOregon Equestrian, if you go here:
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you will see a better picture of the double stirrup..both opened and closed. It is designed to open in the case of a rider falling off - so they do not get drug behind the horse.
Kaede,
ReplyDeleteMost of these beautiful saddles were found on a sidesaddle forum where they sadly only speak French. I joined and asked if any spoke English.. a few did and I have made some interesting discoveries for my blog over there! Lets just way that when they do a historical re-enactment ... there are many historical periods they can choose from! AKA - LOTS of wonderful eye candy!!
I think it's oogle. ;) Leering translates better.
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Ha ha - Duhhhh - rhymes with GOOGLE!
ReplyDeleteThanks! Missed your earlier post about the safety stirrup. Same thought as a peacock, but much prettier than a rubber band.
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