BEECHER, Ill. -- Mexico's oldest sport is charrería. "It's considered the national sport - everyone thinks it's soccer but it's charrería," said Vereniz Llamas. The men who practice the equestrian ...

Leicestershire side saddle doyenne Emma Brown is hoping for a record number of ladies riding aside at the Quorn opening meet Susan Oakes, from Co Meath, Ireland, cleared 1.80m (5ft 9in) on grand prix ...

A while ago I posted an old black and white photo of a beautiful slim lady posing side saddle on her horse, remarking how stunning she looked and that it was amazing to think that back then we rode ...

If you love a good period drama such as Downton Abbey, you may have admired the skill and elegance of the side saddle riders with their sweeping habits and beautiful turnouts. Riding side saddle, ...

Atlas Obscura on Slate is a blog about the world’s hidden wonders. Like us on Facebook and Tumblr, or follow us on Twitter. At the Pennsylvania Horse World Expo a few weeks ago, Shelly Liggett stood ...