Sidesaddle Collection

The Two Roses (oil on canvas)
THA100410 The Two Roses (oil on canvas) by Hardy, Heywood (1842-1933); 43.2x66 cm; Towneley Hall Art Gallery and Museum, Burnley, Lancashire; eTowneley Hall Art Gallery and Museum; English

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

Basque woman riding a donkey
Basque peasant woman (from the far south of France) riding sidesaddle on a donkey. She carries an absolutely superb wicker basket. Date: circa 1910s

French fashion plate, lady sidesaddle on horse
French fashion plate, lady sitting sidesaddle on a horse with a deerhound alongside. circa 1850s

A game keeper giving directions to a couple fox hunting, 19th century. Facey Romford and Lucy Somersville on the trail of a fast bag fox. Fresh as a four year old

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

Riders, horses and dogs on a New Year card
Riders, horses and dogs in a country lane on a New Year card, with a lady riding sidesaddle. Date: circa 1890s

The Fruits of Temperance, The Progress of Intemperance, and Womans Holy War
BAL32916 The Fruits of Temperance, The Progress of Intemperance, and Womans Holy War by Currier, N. (1813-88) and Ives, J.M

Regency gentlemen on horseback observing unusual characters such as a man in a tartan coat
FLO4619237 Regency gentlemen on horseback observing unusual characters such as a man in a tartan coat, a couple in a tiny coach The Sovereign drawn by two men in top hats, a woman riding sidesaddle

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

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

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

The International Exhibition: embroidered sidesaddle, by A. Davis, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: embroidered sidesaddle, by A. Davis, 1862. Saddle...from a design supplied by Philip H. De la Motte

The Volunteer Field-Day at Brighton: arrival of volunteers on the racecourse, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Volunteer Field-Day at Brighton: arrival of volunteers on the racecourse, 1862. Nothing could be finer than the approach of something like 12, 000 men in close column, at quick march

Lady riding side-saddle on a donkey
A pretty young lady is transported in style on a donkey, sheletered from the midday sun by a parasol. Her boyfriend is less lucky, gallantly trotting along in her wake on foot

A Hunting Incident (pen & ink & w / c on paper)
NP125746 A Hunting Incident (pen & ink & w/c on paper) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); 11.4x16.5 cm; Private Collection

Huntsmen and women watch the fox-hounds let out of a pen before a hunt, 19th century
6337304 Huntsmen and women watch the fox-hounds let out of a pen before a hunt, 19th century by Browne, Hablot Knight (Phiz) (1815-92) (after); (add.info)

Miss Cazenove on a Grey Hunter, a Dog running Alongside (oil on canvas)
CH402082 Miss Cazenove on a Grey Hunter, a Dog running Alongside (oil on canvas) by Agasse, Jacques-Laurent (1767-1849); 30.5x25.4 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Swiss

A Christmas morning in days gone by (colour litho)
3622431 A Christmas morning in days gone by (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Christmas morning in days gone by)

The Queen distributing the Victoria Cross (colour litho)
3620727 The Queen distributing the Victoria Cross (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Queen distributing the Victoria Cross)

East View of Newstead Abbey, Nottinghamshire, 1726 (oil on canvas)
3744723 East View of Newstead Abbey, Nottinghamshire, 1726 (oil on canvas) by Tillemans, Peter (1684-1734); 49x72 cm; Nottingham City Museums and Galleries (Newstead Abbey); (add.info)

Portrait of Mrs. Beach posed on a horse on the bridle path in Central Park
MNY381124 Portrait of Mrs. Beach posed on a horse on the bridle path in Central Park, 1898 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942); 20.3x25.4 cm; Museum of the City of New York

District school, 1894 (b / w photo)
DPL415480 District school, 1894 (b/w photo) by O Keefe, C. Frank (fl.1894); Denver Public Library, Western History Collection; (add.info.: Miss McDonald (left), teacher, and her companion

On the Rue de Paris at Trouville, France (colour photo)
3098909 On the Rue de Paris at Trouville, France (colour photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: On the Rue de Paris at Trouville, France)

Regency gentleman riding with his belle
Regency gentleman riding with his love, embarrassed by his horses constant flatulence. A parson rides a bony nag in the background. Love and Wind

Landowner discovering poachers netting partriduges on his land, 19th century. Mr. Jorrocks sees Benjamin wringing the neck of a partridge that Joshua Sneakington has handed him from a net

Two English gentlemen evaluating a horse in a paddock, 19th century. A jockey sits on Hercules, a groom Leather holds the horses head

English huntswoman jumping sidesaddle over a fence, 19th century. Facey Romford unable to follow Lucy Somersville over a hedge. What matter did it make to him how she rode, confound this ugly place

Huntsmen and women watch the fox-hounds let out of a pen before a hunt, 19th century. Facey Romford in green coat, and Lucy Somersville sidesaddle on her horse

English lady riding sidesaddle in a fox hunt, 19th century. Lord Marchhare points out the fox and hounds to Rosa McDermott. Rosa and the Earl

English lady driving a carriage through the busy streets
English lady in crinoline dress with parasol driving a pony-drawn basket-carriage through the busy streets of a small town. The whole town staring at her and her mother. Rosa McDermott at Mayfield

English gentleman with his fallen horse during a fox hunt, 19th century. Jack Bunting and a woodman in smock and boots try to raise the sick horse. Mr Buntings shocking bad horse

Hunting Scene, Full Cry (oil on canvas)
BSA266132 Hunting Scene, Full Cry (oil on canvas) by Holiday, Gilbert (1879-1937); 58.5x94 cm; Private Collection; eThe British Sporting Art Trust; English, out of copyright

Statuette of Epona, Gaulish Goddess, protector of horses, riders and travellers
XIR163434 Statuette of Epona, Gaulish Goddess, protector of horses, riders and travellers, from La Sarrazine, Jura, c.50 BC-400 AD (bronze) (b/w photo)

The Pose of the Amazon, fashion plate from Costumes Parisiens
CHT187115 The Pose of the Amazon, fashion plate from Costumes Parisiens, 1800 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Christina of Sweden (1626-89) on Horseback, 1653 (oil on canvas)
SCP36917 Christina of Sweden (1626-89) on Horseback, 1653 (oil on canvas) by Bourdon, Sebastien (1616-71); 383x291 cm; Prado, Madrid, Spain; French, out of copyright

The Donkey Ride, 1880 (oil on canvas)
BAG32080 The Donkey Ride, 1880 (oil on canvas) by Gonzales, Eva (1849-83); 81.3x100 cm; Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: La Promenade a dos d ane; ); eBristol Museums

English huntsman and lady watching a fox swim across a river, 19th century
6337295 English huntsman and lady watching a fox swim across a river, 19th century by Leech, John (1817-64) (after); (add.info.: English huntsman and lady watching a fox swim across a river)

Lat 1156 B f. 163 November; deer hunting, from the Hours of Marguerite d Orleans
BAL51345 Lat 1156 B f.163 November; deer hunting, from the Hours of Marguerite d Orleans, 1426-38 by French School, (15th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Portrait of Miss. Beach posed on a horse on the bridle path in Central Park
MNY381127 Portrait of Miss. Beach posed on a horse on the bridle path in Central Park, 1898 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942); 20.3x25.4 cm; Museum of the City of New York

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"Sidesaddle: A Timeless Elegance in Equine History" Step back in time and witness the grace and poise of Princess Elizabeth, riding as Colonel of the Grenadier Guards. In the captivating painting "Chivalry, " her regal presence is enhanced by her mastery of sidesaddle. The artistry continues with "The Two Roses, " an oil on canvas masterpiece that showcases a lady's refined demeanor while astride a horse, demonstrating both strength and femininity. Traveling to distant lands, we encounter a Basque woman riding a donkey with effortless ease. Her side-saddle position exudes confidence and tradition, reflecting cultural diversity through equestrian practices. French fashion plates transport us to an era where elegance was paramount. Here, we find a lady gracefully seated sidesaddle atop her majestic steed – an embodiment of sophistication and style. Venturing into the world of fox hunting, we witness a gamekeeper providing directions to an adventurous couple. The lady's side-saddle stance symbolizes tradition amidst the thrill of this noble sport. Celebrating new beginnings on New Year cards, riders mounted sidesaddle alongside their horses and loyal canine companions create picturesque scenes filled with hope for the year ahead. Intriguingly titled paintings such as "The Fruits of Temperance" or "Womans Holy War" depict women advocating for social causes while maintaining their dignified posture upon their trusty steeds using sidesaddles. Even humble donkeys become partakers in this timeless practice. A charming image captures a lady enjoying leisurely rides along countryside paths astride her four-legged companion using this specialized saddle design. Journeying further back into history reveals medieval hunting scenes where ladies from royal courts embraced sidesaddles as they pursued exhilarating hunts alongside gallant knights – epitomizing chivalry at its finest.