The Horsewoman : A Practical Guide to Side-Saddle Riding by Mrs Hayes , 1st Ed. 1893 racing The "Forward" Seat

The "Forward" Seat

As its name suggests depending on how the reins are attached it can function in different ways

Thong (not including lash) 36¾" (93

This severe mouthpiece with its high port and ring that acts as a curb is also known as a "Mameluke" bit

The leather is mahogany coloured with a good patina

The Horsewoman : A Practical Guide to Side-Saddle Riding by Mrs Hayes , 1st Ed. 1893 racing The "Forward" SeatThis is the first edition of this book, published in 1893 by W. Thacker & Co . It was written by Alice M. Hayes and edited by Captain M. Horace Hayes, a British Army veterinary surgeon and author of many books It contains 48 illustrations by J. H. Oswald Brown and four photographs There are chapters on horses, side saddle gear, bridle gear, riding dress, mounting, the seat, holding the reins, the aids, cross country, difficult horses, cross saddle