Side Saddle Collection

August - the Chateau d Etampes, 15th century, (1939). Creator: Jean Limbourg
August - the Chateau d Etampes, 15th century, (1939). Aout - Le Chateau D Etampes. Nobles ride out on a falconry expedition: the man on the right is a beater with long stick to flush out the game

Leconfield Opening Meet, Petworth House - November 1938
Huntsmen and women starting off, with Petworth House and spectators in the background. George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref. No. Garland N17549

Duchess of Newcastle
MARGARET CAVENDISH, DUCHESS OF NEWCASTLE Here described as the Marchioness, though the horse seems marginally more important

Princess Elizabeth riding as Colonel of the Grenadier Guards
Princess Elizabeth (1926-2022) (later Queen Elizabeth II) riding in the uniform of Colonel of the Grenadier Guards - pictured outside Buckingham Palace. Preparing to hold the reins of power

Lady riding side-saddle. Date: 1903

LADY GODIVA, 11th CENTURY. Wife of Leofric, Earl of Mercia. Anglo-Saxon gentlewoman, patron of the arts, equestrienne, and tax protester. Lady Godiva riding nude on a horse

Welsh woman in traditional costume on a donkey
A young Welsh woman in traditional costume, riding a donkey sidesaddle. This was the usual form of transport at the time -- for example

Chivalry (oil on canvas)
CH401896 Chivalry (oil on canvas) by Hardy, Heywood (1842-1933); 61x45.7 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Lady Mabel Bridgeman on "Claribel", 1885
WES67080 Lady Mabel Bridgeman on " Claribel", 1885 by Lutyens, Charles Augustus Henry (1829-1915); 124.5x99 cm; The Trustees of the Weston Park Foundation, UK; English, out of copyright

The Alpine Traveller, 1804. Artist: James Ward
The Alpine Traveller, 1804. After James Northcote (1746-1831). From The Connoisseur Volume XLII. [The Connoisseur Ltd. London, 1915]

Foxhunting lady in studio photo, Mid Wales
A foxhunting lady poses in full hunting gear in the photographers studio, Mid Wales. She sits sidesaddle on a table, rather than on her horse

Lady Riding Sidesaddle
A lady riding sidesaddle: the horse belongs to the late Earl of Pembroke. Date: 1870s

Wig Falls Off out Riding
A lady riding sidesaddle discovers the drawbacks of wearing a wig when out riding

Horsewoman in the Bois de Boulogne, 1873 (oil on canvas)
XKH149517 Horsewoman in the Bois de Boulogne, 1873 (oil on canvas) by Renoir, Pierre Auguste (1841-1919); 261x226 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; French, out of copyright

A Rather Fast Steeple Chase, 1864. Ladies riding horses side-saddle jumping over a brook
FLO4995488 A Rather Fast Steeple Chase, 1864. Ladies riding horses side-saddle jumping over a brook. Handcoloured etching by John Leech from Follies of the Year, from Punchos Pocket Books, Bradbury

Illustration depicting 19th century, woman riding side-saddle on a horse 1885
5311086 Illustration depicting 19th century, woman riding side-saddle on a horse 1885; (add.info.: Date: 1885); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Elizabeth I and her attendants out hawking, 1575 (engraving)
532727 Elizabeth I and her attendants out hawking, 1575 (engraving) by English School, (16th century); (add.info.: Elizabeth I (1533-1603) Queen of England and Ireland from 1558

Cauchoise on horseback
5855661 Cauchoise on horseback; (add.info.: Woman from Caux with tall bonnet and lace veils on horseback, wearing the traditional costume)

The Doncaster Race Cup, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The Doncaster Race Cup, 1864. Horse racing trophy '...from the establishment of Messrs. R. and S. Garrard and Co., of the Haymarket

Horse show, East Hampton, Long Island. between 1933 and 1942. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Horse show, East Hampton, Long Island. between 1933 and 1942

East Hampton horse show, 1932. Creator: Arnold Genthe
East Hampton horse show, 1932

Broad-Street, Philadelphia, from a sketch by one of our special artists, 1876. Creator: C.R
Broad-Street, Philadelphia, from a sketch by one of our special artists, 1876....view of Broad-street, at the crossing of the Pennsylvania and Reading line of railroad

Fashion Plate (A French Lady on Horseback), 1807. Creator: Unknown
Fashion Plate (A French Lady on Horseback), 1807

Hedvig Sofia, 1681-1708, Princess of Sweden Duchess of Holstein-Gottorp, 1698. Creator: Anon
Hedvig Sofia, 1681-1708, Princess of Sweden Duchess of Holstein-Gottorp, 1698

Man and a woman on horseback on a country road, 1802. Creator: Johannes Vinkeles
Man and a woman on horseback on a country road, 1802

Woman riding side-saddle on a horse with two jugs, 1841-1857. Creator: Johan Daniel Koelman
Woman riding side-saddle on a horse with two jugs, 1841-1857

Meeting in the Woods of Boulogne, from Monument du Costume Physique et Moral de la... n.d. Creator: Heinrich Guttenberg
Meeting in the Woods of Boulogne, from Monument du Costume Physique et Moral de la fin du Dix-huitieme siecle, n.d

Phyllis and Aristotle, c. 1545. Creator: Hans Brosamer
Phyllis and Aristotle, c. 1545

Donkey Rides on the Beach, c.1890-c.1901. Creator: Isaac Lazerus Israels
Donkey Rides on the Beach, c.1890-c.1901

Boy and Girl on Donkeys, 1896-1901. Creator: Isaac Lazerus Israels
Boy and Girl on Donkeys, 1896-1901

View of the ruins of the Arch of Constantine and the Colosseum in Rome, 1759. Creator: Jean Daullé
View of the ruins of the Arch of Constantine and the Colosseum in Rome, 1759

Woman sitting on a horse with jug, 1841-1857. Creator: Johan Daniel Koelman
Woman sitting on a horse with jug, 1841-1857

Female rider with sword, 1696. Creator: Hendrick van Beaumont
Female rider with sword, 1696. Woman in plumed hat riding side-saddle on a prancing horse

Woman on horseback in a landscape, 1660. Creator: Gesina ter Borch
Woman on horseback in a landscape, 1660

Man riding sidesaddle on a draft horse, 1939. Creator: Alfred Ost
Man riding sidesaddle on a draft horse, 1939

Morning Ride along the Beach, 1876. Creator: Anton Mauve
Morning Ride along the Beach, 1876

The Garden of Love, 1480/90. Creator: Master W. A. H
The Garden of Love, 1480/90

Ferry Boat, 1666. Creator: Adriaen van de Velde
Ferry Boat, 1666

Ruins in Italy, 1658. Creator: Nicolaes Berchem
Ruins in Italy, 1658

Schey, Theresa, Miss, on horse, between 1911 and 1942. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Schey, Theresa, Miss, on horse, between 1911 and 1942

L'écuyère Kippler sur sa jument noire, c.1850. Creator: Alfred Dedreux
L'ecuyere Kippler sur sa jument noire, c.1850. Kippler the horsewoman on her black mare

Mademoiselle Meuriot on her pony, 1889. Creator: Jacques Emile Blanche
Mademoiselle Meuriot on her pony, 1889. (Mademoiselle Meuriot sur son poney)

Knight and Lady on Horseback, c. 1500. Creator: Master MZ
Knight and Lady on Horseback, c. 1500

Cutting hunt, 1933 Nov. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Cutting hunt, 1933 Nov

Cutting hunt, 1933 Nov. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Cutting hunt, 1933 Nov

Leap Year, Britannia!, n.d. Creator: Unknown
Leap Year, Britannia!, n.d. There are some stiffish matters to clear, but I think we shall manage them'. Horse with a man's face. Possibly after Sir John Tenniel

At the Horse-Show - Waiting their turn to enter the ring, 1886. Creator: Unknown
At the Horse-Show - Waiting their turn to enter the ring, 1886.From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 33. January to June, 1886"

The Queen, Prince Albert, and Prince of Wales, on horseback in Windsor Park: Front Page; Cassells I Creator: Unknown
The Queen, Prince Albert, and Prince of Wales, on horseback in Windsor Park: Front Page; Cassells Illustrated Family Paper; London Saturday, March 25, 1854, 1854

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"Side Saddle: A Timeless Equestrian Tradition" In the enchanting world of equestrianism, the side saddle has long been an emblem of grace and elegance. From historic figures to modern-day riders, this unique riding style continues to captivate hearts and minds. At Leconfield Opening Meet in November 1938, amidst a sea of excitement and anticipation, Lady Godiva herself would have felt at home as ladies donned their finest attire for a day filled with exhilarating foxhunting adventures. The Duchess of Newcastle exuded regal poise atop her majestic steed while Cora Pearl, renowned courtesan, added a touch of allure to the occasion. Princess Elizabeth graced the scene as Colonel of the Grenadier Guards astride her horse with utmost dignity. Her presence reminded all that chivalry knows no bounds when it comes to women embracing their passion for horsemanship. Throughout history, women from all walks of life have embraced side saddle riding. In 11th-century England, Lady Godiva fearlessly rode nude on horseback as both an equestrienne and tax protester—a testament to her unwavering spirit. Meanwhile, Welsh women in traditional costumes elegantly perched upon donkeys showcased their deep-rooted connection with nature and tradition. The art world too has immortalized this timeless practice. Paintings like "Chivalry" depict noble knights escorting ladies gracefully seated aside their horses—an embodiment of honor and respect. Artists such as Jules LeFebvre captured Lady Mabel Bridgeman's beauty astride "Claribel, " forever preserving her elegance in brushstrokes frozen in time. From medieval castles like Chateau d'Etampes to picturesque alpine landscapes depicted by James Ward's masterful strokes—side saddle riding transcends borders and eras alike, and is a universal language spoken by those who appreciate equine companionship and the thrill of adventure.