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When riding sidesaddle what piece of the tack attaches to the main girth to fasten the saddle more safely on the horse?
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∙ 11y ago
If your sidesaddle is English it will most likely have three girths:
1. The main girth is a Standard English girth - this would be the same type of girth you would use on a regular "astride" saddle. If you have a "girthie" horse, consider a fleece lined girth for your horses comfort.
2. The second girth is a "Balance Strap" - not all sidesaddles have a "Balance Strap", if it does not have a balance strap it is not meant for Jumping. It prevents the saddle from popping up or shifting to the left if the rider is not balanced. The Balance Strap should be snug but not as snug and the main saddle girth.
Note: Some sidesaddles have the "Balance Strap" sewn to the saddle and you would buckle the balance strap to the first billet.
3. The third girth is an "Over-girth", it holds down the flaps of the saddle and you would only need to fasten it tight enough to keep the saddle flaps secure.
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Do you need a saddle if you have a saddle pad?
Yes, of course. A saddle gives you grip when riding and has stirrups- an essential piece of tack, which support your feet when riding. sometimes you ride without a saddle(bareback riding), but it is not good to ride bareback very often, so yes, you will need a saddle!
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Did wealthy young ladies horse ride in the 1800ies?
Yes they often rode horses, though the majority if not all women were only allowed to ride sidesaddle, as it was considered improper for a lady to straddle a horse, and the design of the sidesaddle would hold the lady more securely in the saddle.
What is another word for riding without a saddle?
Riding Bare-back. :)
