Side saddle

Mother and daughter ride side by side

A mother-daughter combination have ridden into the history books

Loraine Homer's showing blog: mixed emotions at Hickstead

H&H's showing blogger reflects on the Royal International Horse Show and the Homer's hopes of winning a famous blue sash

Calls for side saddles to combat shortage

Desperate call for second-hand equipment due to increased popularity of side saddle riding

Riding holiday review: Castle Leslie in Ireland — you won't want to leave

Sat in 1,000 acres of Irish countryside, Castle Leslie claims to be the "perfect holiday" for equestrian lovers but does it live up to its reputation? H&H's Sophia Heath went to find out

World Horse Welfare celebrates success stories in rehoming initiative

The story of a 5-year-old girl and her rehoming project kick-starts World Horse Welfare's Rehome a Horse month

Grand National excitement for Aintree side saddle champions

Two side saddle champions will lead in the winners of the Topham Chase at Aintree’s Grand National meeting next week

Cut a dash in a festive side saddle habit

These Santa habits are based on an Alexander James pattern and have been used for a Christmas charity ride

Week in pictures: 15 November 2013

H&H picture editor’s selection of favourite pictures from the past week includes racing, hunting and driving action, plus a cute canine spectator from The Hand

Irish rider breaks world side saddle high jump record

Susan Oakes and her grey stallion SIEC Atlas cleared 6'8" (2.03m), beating an unofficial record set in Australia over 100 years ago

Quorn opening meet hoping for record number of side saddle riders

The Quorn's opening meet welcomed a record number of side saddle riders last season — and organisers are hoping for an even bigger turnout this year

Martha Sitwell to ride sideways in Mongolia

Martha and her younger sister Clementine are going to trek 650 miles in memory of their late sister Polly

Exciting challenges for side saddle daredevils

Two events held for the first time this year and set to become annual competitions following huge support

New side saddle range launched at Addington

A new company is launching a range of four different side saddles at the Side Saddle National Championships at Addington (1-3 August)

New British side saddle high jump record set

A new British side saddle high jump record was set at Aintree at the weekend

Vintage Tack Room does brisk business

Mia Woodford's West Sussex showroom and website, launched earlier this year, supplies vintage and "vintage in the making" riding wear and equipment to discerning equestrians

Side saddle lady champions to lead in Aintree winner

The champion and reserve champion at this year's National Show at Aintree will be invited to lead in the winner of next year's Topham Chase

Hunting world says farewell to side saddle rider Lady Margaret Fortescue

Hundreds attended the funeral of popular side saddle rider Lady Margaret Fortescue earlier this month

Farewell to Babette Cole’s diminutive Hot Tip

Children’s author Babette Cole’s homebred working hunter Hot Tip was put down aged 20 earlier this month

Hunter trial class for side saddle riders

Side saddle enthusiasts will have their own class at the Avon Vale’s spring hunter trial next month

Farewell to side saddle judge Diane Holt

Respected side saddle judge Diane Holt died suddenly on 17 January at the age of 56