0 (on) a saddle used especially in the past by women, on which the rider sits with both legs on the same side of the horse:
Despite new options for women's athletic clothing, the sidesaddle riding habit did not die out immediately.
Sidesaddle posture was the main source of the riding habit's structural complexity.
By 1900, sidesaddle was still more popular than cross-saddle riding, and breeches did not become more popular than skirts until about 1910.
At first, the same woman who cycled during the summer donned her habit in the autumn and rode to the hunt in her sidesaddle.
However, most well-trained horses adapt to the basics fairly quickly and generally can be used for riding both sidesaddle and astride.
Thus, many riders who wish to ride sidesaddle are often found hunting for older saddles at antique shops, estate sales, attics or barn lofts.
Correct posture is essential for balance and security in a sidesaddle and is specifically judged in sidesaddle classes.
There are few differences in the bridles used for sidesaddle and astride riding.
