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Post by jennyb on Jan 8, 2011 0:07:31 GMT 1
Anyone done it? Any tips? A local riding club does classes and I thought it would be fun to dress up and have a go, lol!
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Post by bertie666 on Jan 8, 2011 0:55:50 GMT 1
what is it??!
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Post by jennyb on Jan 8, 2011 8:44:03 GMT 1
www.horseandhound.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=84183It's a showing class where you dress up in either evening dress (dark coat and top hat) or a dress, like the pic on this thread. I normally hate showing, but how cool to ride in a dress?! I think Gazdag would look ace. The riding club I was thinking of also does Equitation classes and unaffil dressage up to Elementary, so I could do those too whilst I was there.
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Post by BJMM on Jan 8, 2011 9:43:10 GMT 1
Very elegant! Bet Gazdag would look fab with a posh frock over his botty!! Hope you will post pics for us!
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Post by mandal on Jan 8, 2011 11:09:06 GMT 1
For the really elegant look you have to be sidesaddle jennyb.  |
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Post by specialsparkle3 on Jan 8, 2011 11:16:35 GMT 1
 I watch the Concours 'Elegance at the RIHS every year. There ------is a side saddle class in period costume down to the finest detail for the period chosen, and taken VERY seriously. It is a beautiful class to watch and requires I would imagine, dressmaking skills to the enth degree. 
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Post by bertie666 on Jan 8, 2011 11:32:30 GMT 1
Im not seeing a pic? Sounds fabulous though, I always used to dream of riding sidesaddle with a beautiful dress flowing down the side of the horse...... So impractical!
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Post by jennyb on Jan 8, 2011 12:11:13 GMT 1
Side saddle would be lovely, but practically, I think Gazdag's back is too short. I had his 17" Vogue made slightly shorter than normal and it's *just* the right length, he wouldn't get away with any longer. I have quite long legs, so I'd imagine I'd need a long side saddle to sit properly! He could do side saddle with a rider with short legs though I guess, but not with me!
I'll have to cheat and do it astride, but it's only local level. I think people do Concours d'Elegance at county level astride and in dresses.
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Post by Amanda Seater on Jan 8, 2011 13:26:02 GMT 1
Oh I love this sort if thing.
The Royal London shows and qualifiers do this sort of thing.
why not side saddle bare back?
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Post by specialsparkle3 on Jan 8, 2011 13:31:08 GMT 1
Ha Ha Amanda . Perhaps Jenny would give that a go if you did it first  ps can I come and watch ------------ ;D
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Post by jennyb on Jan 8, 2011 13:53:38 GMT 1
Ha ha, yes, anyone brave or silly enough to ride Gazdag side saddle bareback in a giant dress is more than welcome to come and have a go! Spectator tickets charged at £5 each, bets taken on how long it takes to fall off.... ;D ;D
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Post by jennyb on Jan 8, 2011 13:54:39 GMT 1
This is the horse who Jean-Louis and Francois would not allow seat training exercises to take place on...... ;D
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Post by Zuzan on Jan 8, 2011 14:33:34 GMT 1
................. why not side saddle bare back? ooooooooo can just see it Lady Godiver...  |
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Post by beaker on Jan 8, 2011 15:53:22 GMT 1
I've never heard of it either, looks very romantic! What is it judged on? Not sure about the Lady Godiva idea, it's a bit chilly for that!
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Post by mandal on Jan 8, 2011 16:17:51 GMT 1
Yes, to see the top notch sidesaddle classes much be such a treat. Zuzan'a idea is good, no costume worries there, just need a short saddle for Gazdag. ;D Actually, I bet you will both look fab jennyb. |
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I watch the Concours 'Elegance at the RIHS every year. There ------is a side saddle class in period costume down to the finest detail for the period chosen, and taken VERY seriously. It is a beautiful class to watch and requires I would imagine, dressmaking skills to the enth degree. 
