Sidesaddle Heaven

09/08/2024

Today's Sidesaddle Mystery! What is it and how is it used?

31/07/2024

History's Sidesaddle Mystery: What is this and what was it used for? (Same mystery item, top and side views.)

30/07/2024

28/06/2024

Isn't it wonderful when treasures find the perfect collector? Not only does Holly Ray ride and show aside, but she also specializes in Civil War era attire, images, and memorabilia, Sidesaddle Heaven couldn't ask for a better new home for these historic items!

20/06/2024

Need help keeping your cool?? Try these NOS (new/old stock, never worn) classic hunt coats featuring lightweight fabrics and abbreviated lining. Add a lightweight vest--no melton, no melting!!

17/05/2024

Thank you, Dale Evans and all your cinema pals, for turning the riding skirt into modern sport and leisure attire! This page is from the Stockman Farmer catalogue of 1942-43, Denver Colorado. (check the upper left corner--glove leather fringed riding skirt for $18.50, postage paid!) The riding skirt followed 1940's war time
lengths to become today's culottes.

16/05/2024

"Riding like a lady!" When women first dared to ride cross saddle, they needed a garment that society deemed "ladylike." Enter the divided riding skirt, which prevented scandal via clever modesty panels, buttons and snaps. Still used today by certain faith groups, the divided riding skirt is also an option for reenactors, historians, and those sidesaddle riders who wish to simplify attire by combining trousers and skirt.

06/05/2024

Bling in the ring! Diamonds and rubies are a girl's best friend, and so is the price of this western show outfit. Form fitting top with bejeweled ivory ultra-suede yoke and upper sleeves zips down the back for a smooth profile. It's paired with a black safety apron in show ring length. Top by Woods Western, in size Small for a petite or teen rider, was made in the U.S.; unlined apron in a light-weight twill with velcro closure waistband and weighted hem. And the best part--just $250 plus shipping. (Western top available separately for $150.)

16/04/2024

From Sidesaddle Heaven's costume collection: If Jane Austen had a daughter, her riding habit might have looked like this! It was custom made with a short, double breasted jacket over an "Empire" style high-waisted dress. A cap with brim completes the picture of the early 1800's. Will your little girl be the next to enjoy it? (Was $175, reduced to $125 because of fading to jacket, less visible in daylight than night.)

08/04/2024

MARTIN and MARTIN MONDAY: Looking for a smaller saddle that's ready-to-ride? Here's a wider tree Martin & Martin with a 20 1/2" x 12 1/4" seat, 2 position leaping pommel, reinforced tree and all dees. Patented M&M breakaway assembly for safety with original fitting; patented "garage door" off-side flap makes adjusting your billets easy!. Panel is correctly stuffed for balance, with bearing surfaces lined in imported saddler's linen. Reduced to $1895, including balance girth. (Saddle in U.S.)

03/04/2024

From Sidesaddle Heaven's costume collection-- a tribute to the most famous sidesaddle rider of our time: Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II.
Ceremonial Jacket; plumed beret; red saddle cloth with "ER" medallions; breastplate with "bling"; and "face chain" for your bridle. $275. (Add your own black apron or inquire about those for sale from SSH.) Practice your royal wave, ladies!

22/01/2024

MARTIN & MARTIN Monday! Shopping for a longer seated sidesaddle in show ring condition? #283 M&M, 23" x 14" seat, Contemporary Style: extended pommels for comfort; new breakaway stirrup leather with patented Martin & Martin fitting for safety; and "garage door" off-side flap for convenience in adjusting your girth. Imported saddler's linen underside and new 52" balance girth included. Just $2500.

19/11/2023

SOLD: Classic hunt crop by Swaine and Adeney of London. Monogrammed sterling collar, hallmarked to 1930. New keeper, thong and lash. Ready for your hunt, show or collection at $250 plus postage.

31/08/2023

Whips and Canes and Crops, OH MY! For more photos and descriptions, go to my "Sue Tobin" page on Facebook (workaround as META will allow me only one image on this page today.)

08/08/2023

SOLD! MARTIN & MARTIN MONDAY--on Tuesday! M&M #333, seat 21 1/2" x 13 1/2", 6" gullet/MW tree. Time-capsule sidesaddle with few miles on it, still chestnut colored leather. M&M's "Extension Heads Model" with convenient offside "garage door" that simplifies adjusting one's girth and eliminates need for overgirth. M&M's patent breakaway mechanism and sidesaddle stirrup leather with correct "bulls-eye" fitting. Underside professionally relined in leather, easily removed if serge underneath is desired. Otherwise original and in exceptional condition, for those who want "like new." $2, 200.

10/07/2023

MARTIN & MARTIN MONDAY! #330 M&M, 20 1/2" x 12 1/2" seat, 6 gullet, tree wider than standard M&M. Patented breakaway assembly for safety, patented offside "garage door" for easy access to billets while mounted. Suede seat and pommels for secure ride, bearing surfaces lined with imported saddler's linen and panel correctly stuffed to balance. Two-position leaping pommel and reinforced tree, all dees. Martin & Martin comfort in the smaller seat and wider tree in demand today. Reduced from $2000--now $1500.

27/06/2023

MORE ON M&M #311: "Ladies Lightest", Martin & Martin Company's most popular sidesaddle model, was made in the U.K. for the American market. The company had large retail stores in NYC and Philadelphia, as well as selling wholesale to major U.S. saddleries for their own clientele. The M&M tree is well suited to horses with their lung space in barrel width, such as Morgan, Arabian, and others of similar conformation. #311 M&M was used on a larger POA, a Morab, and several Arabians.

08/05/2023

From Sidesaddle Heaven's Costume Closet, for your closet next! (click on image for description of items for sale.)

04/05/2023

SIDESADDLE HEAVEN celebrates its 2023 Spring Opening tomorrow, May 5th. We're showing Mexican and Spanish inspired treasures--enjoy!

01/04/2023

REPEAT OF A SELLOUT: New Owen sidesaddles for $250! (purchaser responsible for shipping and her own time machine turned to 1930). Happy First of Aprll to all!

06/09/2022

COMING SOON: Sidesaddles from the estate of a New England rider known for her elegance and style. We will be offering three quality sidesaddles: the black Steele used on her 17 hand Friesian; a monogrammed 23" cut-back by Durland of NYC; and a Mexican side-rail in exceptional condition. Details to follow.

17/03/2022

Happy St. Patrick's Day!