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The Sidesaddle is a type of saddle on which the rider sits aside rather than astride the mount.
The sidesaddle was designed for use by Women for as it was considered unbecoming for a lady to straddle a horse whilst riding.
Modern sidesaddle may be seen in dressage, show-jumping and Hunting. The two main types of sidesaddle in use are the Western and English sidesaddles