Riding Tack Collection

Victorian woman tending to a horse
A woman bridling up - or unbridling - a horse. From The Fox Jumps Over the Parsonas Gatea by Randolph Caldecott (1846-1886). Published by George Routledge & Sons, London, in 1883

Life of Charles Dickens - Jack Straws Castle
Vintage engraving of a scene from the Life of Charles Dickens. Jack Straws Castle, memorable for many happy meetings in coming years. Fred Barnard engraved by Dalziel

Palomino horse wearing Western bridle, head in profile

Illustration of horse and rider, side view

Head of horse wearing Western bridle, close-up

Horse wearing Western saddle, close-up, side view

Victorian sports, Riding, Sitting back at the drop, 19th Century
Vintage engraving of Victorian sports, Riding, Sitting back at the drop, 19th Century

Victorian sports, Riding, Seat with stirrups, 19th Century
Vintage engraving of Victorian sports, Riding, Seat with stirrups, 19th Century

Victorian sports, Riding, Rising in the stirrups, 19th Century
Vintage engraving of Victorian sports, Riding, Rising in the stirrups, 19th Century

Victorian sports, Riding, Hanging on by the rein, 19th Century
Vintage engraving of Victorian sports, Riding, Hanging on by the rein, 19th Century

Victorian sports, Riding, Saddled and bridled, 19th Century
Vintage engraving of Victorian sports, Riding, Saddled and bridled, 19th Century

Vegetable Men, Havana, Cuba Postcard. 1904, Vegetable Men, Havana, Cuba Postcard

Fruit Venders Cart, Havana, Cuba Postcard. 1904, Fruit Venders Cart, Havana, Cuba Postcard

Postcard of a Horse Saddle. ca. 1913, An advertisement for horse saddle No. 50 points out the feature of the wide bulge and notes that the saddle is Just as it looks

A Merry Christmas Postcard with Santa in a Sleigh. ca. 1880-1920, A Merry Christmas Postcard with Santa in a Sleigh

Postcard of Astral King. ca. 1913, Astral King, a champion show horse, either a Tennessee walker or a saddlebred, wears an English saddle

Buffalo Bill, Famous Plainsman and Scout Postcard. ca. 1936, Buffalo Bill, Famous Plainsman and Scout Postcard

Postcard of Wildare, Champion Five-Gaited Stallion. ca. 1922, Wildare, a show stallion who is either a saddlebred or Tennessee walking horse, at home on the Glenwild Plantation in Mississippi

Postcard of Buffalo Bill. ca. 1920, William Buffalo Bill Cody poses in buckskin with a saddle

Italy, Upholstery of the Department of Corazzieri
Militaria, Italy, 20th century. Cuirassier in the saddle-room of the Regiment

18th century silver spur with spiked rowel, South America

Horse wearing western bridle

Head of brown horse, wearing bridle with flash noseband, close-up

Horse wearing Western bridle, head in profile

Horse wearing Western bridle, close-up

Head of a brown horse wearing a Western bridle, close-up

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Step back in time with Victorian riding tack - a glimpse into the equestrian world of the 19th century. In this captivating image, a Victorian woman tends to her majestic horse, showcasing the intricate details of riding equipment. As we delve into the life of Charles Dickens at Jack Straws Castle, we discover the essence of Victorian sports and their love for riding. The seat with stirrups allows riders to sit back at the drop, while rising in the stirrups adds grace and elegance to their movements. Hanging on by the rein demonstrates both skill and control over these magnificent creatures. Saddled and bridled, horses become our trusted companions on thrilling adventures through history. In another enchanting illustration, we witness a side view of a palomino horse adorned with Western bridle - an exquisite combination that exudes strength and beauty. Transported to Havana, Cuba through vintage postcards from 1904, we encounter Vegetable Men pushing their carts filled with fresh produce or Fruit Venders offering nature's sweet delights. Riding tack not only reflects an era but also embodies timeless craftsmanship and dedication towards horsemanship. It serves as a reminder that throughout history, humans have formed deep connections with these noble animals – forging partnerships built on trust and mutual respect.