These are are photos I've collected from various websites while Googling over the past couple of years showing various models of such a rare form of saddle.
An early 1920's off-side side saddle from the Czech republic found on the Czech Side Saddle website in an article on What and What NOT to buy.
A beautiful hardly used off-side Owen from the 1930's. This was a pony sized side saddle with a 15 1/2" seat (UK measurements).
A very rare Victorian Goodnight Style Off-Side Western side saddle from the mid 1890's. This was restored by the Side Saddlery, the story of it can be seen on the ISSO website.
A stunning Victorian era off-side side saddle from South America with a side hoop and slipped stirrup.
A beautiful modern off-side side saddle which was custom made by Tattersalls Side Saddles. So rare to see a new custom made one!
An old c. 1904 Edwardian Champion & Wilton off-side side saddle with a blocked head and which looks to be on a Wykeham pad.
Nick Creaton also has a beautiful and rare restored off-side Mayhew from the Edwardian era shown on his website.
This 1950's postcard is from my own collection and is of Princess Beatrix. Her off-side side saddle appears to be much older than the 1950's and looks to be Edwardian or early 1920's at the latest.
Just for a slight change of pace, an autumn photo! I had to take this photo this morning while I was poo-picking the paddock. the leaves are starting to change colors on the trees and Hattie and her stablemate, Chance (a 13hh Welsh Section C), were resting under a tree which was shedding it's leaves.
Thank you so much for doing research and finding these photos. They are very much appreciated!!!
ReplyDeleteYour welcome! I thought they were pretty interesting examples of off-side side saddles as you see so few about.
ReplyDeleteDon't know how comfy that South American side saddle would have been though!