| When it comes to learning horseback riding, the main | | | | 6. It is also perfect for those who are interested in |
| question I get from curious riders and young learners | | | | partaking in events that showcase the sheer elegance |
| alike is usually: What are the benefits of learning to ride | | | | and beauty of side saddle riding and also the riding |
| side saddle? In answering their question I have often | | | | habits. |
| given out these basic reasons as to the benefits one | | | | 7. Some wish to increase their own resource of |
| can gain by learning this classical riding form: | | | | veteran knowledge and qualifications through rising |
| 1. Riding aside is a unique riding method for that has | | | | aside; both a fun challenge and unique skill set to have. |
| been around for centuries, and it is perfect for those | | | | 8. There are those who want to learn to ride this |
| interested in learning about the historical aspects of | | | | classical form in order to take part in what it felt like to |
| horsemanship. | | | | hunt from the side saddle in such times; this is of |
| 2. This form of riding is a perfect style to use when | | | | course only where hunting is still allowed. |
| riding horses who may never become show winners | | | | 9. Learning to ride this way is useful for those who |
| in any kind of competition. | | | | want to compete at the Side Saddle Association |
| 3. It is also perfect for those with fine ability who wish | | | | shows and other large and spectacular events that |
| to maximize their learning potential by enhancing their | | | | involve everything from classic dressage, fence |
| riding abilities and knowledge. | | | | jumping, cross country riding, hunting, etc. |
| 4. A horse' full potential can be unleashed through side | | | | 10. This method is also an option for those who may |
| saddle training, and thereby such training and | | | | be disabled in a way that does permit them to easily |
| horsemanship will help to increase the horse' value. | | | | ride horses in a modern fashion. This presents a |
| 5. Riding aside is excellent for those who wish to enjoy | | | | perfect opportunity for them to enjoy riding horseback |
| what it felt like in those days when this technique was | | | | where no other way is easily possible. |
| common, a time of simplicity, of elegance, of nobility. | | | | |