Everyone rode bareback or with just a saddle cloth until about the fourth century A.D. Early European saddles had no stirrups until the reign of Emperor Maurice (A.D. 582-602), after he learned about ...
A slight alteration to the custom of riding a horse may have dramatically changed the way wars were fought. Humans rode bareback or mounted horses with a simple blanket after they first domesticated ...
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A wooden frame saddle with iron stirrups that was stunningly preserved in an ancient tomb in Mongolia may be the oldest of its kind. The innovative saddle could give archaeologists clues to the ...
One of the earliest examples of modern horse riding comes from a 5th-century painted Mongolian frame saddle that was ...
On a recent episode of Discovery channel's hit TV show "Auction Kings," I was asked to review, authenticate, and appraise an Arabian saddle. It wasn't just any old saddle, it was an Arabian saddle ...
Working without stirrups is rarely the favourite part of a rider’s training, but it has immediate benefits in improving your seat – and fitness. Here, we look at three no-stirrup exercises that work ...
IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. FROM CARD: "A VARIATION OF PLAINS PAD ...
Two 'greedy' showjumpers have avoided jail after stealing £51,000 worth of horse-riding equipment from fellow riders taking part in major equestrian competitions across the UK. Former Horse of the ...