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 ...

Whether or not you enjoy equestrian pursuits, you’ve probably heard of the Dior Saddle. This little designer bag was dreamt up by the house’s former artistic director John Galliano, its shrunken ...

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 ...

Not long after Deb Callister of Mt. Prospect started using her first custom-made saddle on her appaloosa gelding Hawk, the horse was startled by a barking dog while loping down a forest preserve trail ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...