Riding Side Saddle - The Victorian Way

[@doc.m.d.8870]

Btw my headcanon here is that Miss Willoughby and Mrs. Crocombe are twins separated at birth. Daughters of one of the maids, Miss Willoughby was taken in by friends of the family who were childless. They have crossed paths in comical ways many times but never are able to actually see one another, and since the help is not thought of much, no one has ever noticed the resemblance. Only the lady of the house actually knows about that heartbreaking night so many years ago...

[@inkajoo]

:*(

[@koggyb]

Ah, a well developed imagination, Brew. There may exist, perhaps, the probability that there is a triplet to the two, too...she inhabits a forgotten garret in the gatehouse and in her solitary existence she writes the tomes that have created the world of Mrs. Willoughby and Crocombe, as well as the universe in which you and I imagine we dwell....[shudder]...YOU are that triplet, aren't you, Witch's Brew?

[@doc.m.d.8870]

How dare you insinuate that my creative writing is some form of autobiographical account. If cars existed in my time I'd run you over!

[@Cuddlefish1472]

"Writes the tomes that created the world of Mrs. Willoughby and Crocombe..."? Mrs. Crocombe was a real person though ... kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y5_KZWqAlM6qf6M kzbin.info/www/bejne/jWe0l4iVmb2GhNE kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4bde6F9jpp1irs

[@moneluve1000]

This theory makes me feel much better about this video tbh.😁

[@thenycfangirl9647]

MRS. CROCOMBE WHAT ARE YOU DOING OUT OF THE KITCHEN AND WHY ARE THEY CALLING YOU MRS. WILLOUGHBY?!?!?

[@ashlynnheller8400]

THENYCFANGIRL Shes playing a diffrent character in this video.

[@pattizayas1051]

lol.......so funny!

[@doc.m.d.8870]

Twins separated at birth, daughters of a maid, one is taken in by the wealthy but childless Willoughbys. Only lady Braybrooke and lady Willoughby know the truth of that sad night so many years ago. You can read all about it in my upcoming expose novel "The Other Side of The Lookinglass: The Lives and Lies at Audley End." 😂

[@ashlynnheller8400]

Witch's Brew Oh ny god.Id actully read that.

[@nicholasfalconer9168]

Can this really be thing?!

[@thehermit8618]

Audley End House Season 2: Ms. Crocombe marries a nobleman

[@horusgodson6479]

Hahahhaa

[@ruthwhittemore7255]

This is amazing xD

[@dd11111]

The fastest way to to a man's heart is through his stomach.

[@cheesebread7000]

FOR THIS RIDE YOU WILL NEED.........

[@superong52]

Saddle

[@trionabyrne72]

Or a side saddle.

[@Pluvillion]

💀💀💀💀💀💀

[@krgrimm]

A strong groom who knows what he is doing.

[@marialindell9874]

Ketchup

[@Maeglin7936]

Side saddle has to be for those blessed with excellent balance. I can just see myself falling off with the first leap lol.

[@brightfeatherdesigns]

In some ways, side saddle is MORE secure. Clamping the two heads between your legs is much easier than trying to grip the sides of an "aside" saddle, since you are actually wrapping your upper leg around the post, and lower leg under another. The down side is that if you DO come off, you are in less control of your fall, and more likely to land badly.

[@Clau92Cris]

and a terrible lower back pain

[@priorattire]

not true - actually, the pommels do the balancing for you. It is more difficult to fall off ( though not impossible...), and your seat is much more secure over the jumps, going down, or when the horse spooks to the side. I ride both, and feel much more secure aside!

[@priorattire]

yes - a muscle pain if you havent done it before. you will feel your first lesson in your core muscles and the glutes, but once the muscles are strenghtened, it is fine - just like with any other sports. just like the lower back muscles or inner tights for astride. also, corsets help a lot with lower back anyway....

[@annaoleary5665]

Maeglin the Lost me and my friend tried side saddle.....without a saddle 😂😂 It did not go well😂

[@mlev1111]

As a long-time equestrian, I've got to say you have to be pretty damn talented and brave to canter and jump side-saddle! Amazing! And the horses look SO well cared for (:

[@donnakawana]

I loved their hindquarters with the historical emblem...

[@Emperatriz_Valentina]

Once upon a time, in the magical land of Equestria! 🦄🦄🦄

[@lizroberts1569]

And one of them was hogged, nothing to grab hold of if all goes pear shaped !!

[@emilywhittle1420]

The actresses name is Kathy Hipperson in case anyone wants to know. Also that woman can ride side saddle, with stays on, and a golden eagle on her arm in Tudor Dress. Be impressed people, be VERY impressed. It’s not that easy to ride side saddle, and the saddles themselves are more expensive then standard saddles.

[@donnakawana]

Very expensive, she trained falconer an rider... This is what she does period acting .. what a great job... More convincing than some popular shows... I'd say... ✌🏼💗😊❣️

[@RegBarlow]

A pure maths degree must’ve been a doddle then! Another of Ms Hipperson’s achievements.

[@yo19951O9rk]

Is that the same actress form the cooking series? Love her!

[@EnglishHeritage]

Yes it is, her name is Kathy Hipperson.

[@Serena1996]

English Heritage are u going to continue her cooking segments

[@alexiavasquez5413]

Serena Archibald they did a new one

[@Serena1996]

Alexia Vasquez I saw it ❤️ thanks tho

[@alexiavasquez5413]

Serena Archibald oh 😊

[@Jeeyaz]

Mrs Croscrombe had moved up in the world.

[@MarGomez93]

i wish there was a video explaining how do the legs work but without the dress.... i couldn´t figure it out

[@EnglishHeritage]

Perhaps an idea for the future? Thanks very much.

[@nessagirl1911]

I wish I was a seamstress I think the question was more about how to get your right leg over the pommel. I can't figure that out either with all that fabric covering the legs.

[@Holyfiremolotov]

If you're getting on the horse from the left side (and the pommel is on the left side of the saddle, like in the video. I'm saying left because if you stood behind the horse, it would be on the left), the right leg, which would normally swing over the other side of your horse, rests over the fixed head, which is the bigger pommel at the top. You squeeze this with the underside of the right thigh. Then, the other leg rests under the leaping pommel (the smaller, slightly curved and thinner pommel) and you squeeze it with the upper left thigh. The dress has more fabric in the sides to enable the woman riding the horse to lift that right leg without having to lift all her skirts up. Essentially, they sit on the back portion of theirs skirts and the front portion covers the pommel. When mounting up, they sit behind the pommel and lift the right leg over it once mounted. This is why they have more fabric in their riding skirts, to enable them to lift that right leg without lifting their skirt and showing off their legs because without it, they'd be sitting on all the fabric and not be able to lift the leg over the pommel. Dunno if that helps all! >__

[@melissasaint3283]

Holyfiremolotov It does! I cant help but wonder, since the two legs are using totally different muscles...if a lady was very fond of riding, would this eventually make her thighs have a totally different muscles that are moat developed? What an odd thought

[@warriormaiden9829]

nessagirl1911 Holyfiremolotov There's two styles of mounting: mount astride, then swing your leg over (demonstrated by the gal in the video titled 'Rescue Pony Shanly is Side Saddle Star') and an assisted mount. For the full skirts, it requires an assisted mount. But if you have a later habit, they have an "apron" that buttons in the back, allowing freedom of movement for either mounting style. Looked something like this pic: i.pinimg.com/originals/e6/d1/4b/e6d14b81747f215c8e386377b7efcc98.jpg The apron had a panel in the back that was long enough to sit on while riding so others wouldn't see the trousers. When out of the saddle, the apron wrapped all the way around to form a skirt that mimicked the straighter skirt styles of the time. Hope that helps! :)

[@erika.434]

Oh so she's not a cook anymore

[@SanaSamaha]

She's an actress playing a different role.

[@almasandiegofernando3538]

@@SanaSamaha no shit sherlock

[@AEKAskenburne]

Wouldn't it be a romantic idea that a warmhearted, kind and wealthy Mr Willoughby was so enchanted with Miss Crocombe's cooking that he simply had to make her his wife? Perhaps after having learned his lesson from jilting young Miss Dashwood and enduring a horrible marriage of convenience??? ;-)

[@emilyfleagle4429]

Oh how beautiful! There’s nothing like the freedom you feel when galloping in a open field.

[@raraavis7782]

Oh, this must be from just before I started watching English Heritage and especially the Mrs. Crocombe videos! What fun, to see the actress in a different role. She certainly plays the noblewomen as convincingly as the cook. I would very much enjoy videos showing a wider cast of characters...or at least a comeback of some of the side characters like the undergardener or maids.

[@ZombieLogic101]

What a wonderful display of control and grace! The horses were a lovely sight too!

[@cpw2082]

the horseman is summertime fine 😍

[@tanavondee]

This is one of my fav channels on KZbin, I enjoy spending some time here .

[@rhyfelwrDuw]

Its Mrs Crocombe's twin sister haha! I love these videos - despite being short, they are informative!

[@saskiamckenna2925]

Mrs. Crocombe leads a double life

[@groovypullet2337]

Side saddle's not actually as difficult as it looks, it's just like sitting up with one leg crossed over the other. You just have to remember to keep your pelvis facing directly forward so you don't twist your back and unbalance the horse. The seat is more cushioned than a normal saddle so it's actually pretty comfy! And harder to fall off.

[@melissasaint3283]

groovypullet it is HARDER to fall off of than a regular saddle? Really? I would never have guessed!

[@Karen-gh8gv]

But if you do fall off, you're breaking a leg.

[@granolagirl4972]

@@melissasaint3283 Your legs are more "pinched" in place, if that makes sense. Regular saddle you are rather loosely draped over the horses back, and can't get a very secure squeeze going. With side saddle you have more to hold on to with your legs. Not sure if I'm making any sense at all...

[@donnakawana]

Yes, I quite liked riding sidesaddle!

[@donnakawana]

@@granolagirl4972 complete sense

[@cannibalmonkey13]

So glad you brought her back

[@VidsByDrea]

But why does Lady Braybrooke's niece look like their cook tho 😂

[@Onelargefriesplease]

Same actress

[@Onelargefriesplease]

@@DonnyDunne lol😂😂

[@jayw8726]

Lady Braybooke's brother once had a fun wine and dine ages ago. 😉

[@farangarris2598]

I love this. What a beautiful rider she is. Amazing. I am so glad for this community. Thank you.

[@a.a.s.3799]

That horse has an English Heritage tramp stamp and i'm 1000% here for it.

[@SandraNelson063]

Ms. Hipperson rides again! May I say, you have quite a fan following. You are an asset to English Heritage!

[@MT-kx7ff]

That chestnut horse is absolutely stunning! What breed is it?

[@EnglishHeritage]

That’s Harvey, he’s an Irish Cob and is 20 years old. People love meeting him when they visit Audley as he’s one of our resident horses.

[@MT-kx7ff]

English Heritage Thanks!

[@jimboobrien3010]

He looks like an Irish X Welsh section a

[@kristenslice561]

Looks almost like a Clydesdale. I know the other is an Irish Cob.

[@rosemarydudley9954]

The chestnut is a cob.Cob is a type of horse not a breed.

[@Racinek]

Beautiful riding!...and such lovely horses!

[@TheLolbot3000]

Look at all the love for Mrs Crocombe 😄

[@LenaVoices]

Look at them pretty ponies prancing through nature!! I have always wanted to ride like that!!

[@lalitgupta8840]

You could ride over my back like human pony play

[@Naurlmak]

I love both horses in the video. Absolutely beautiful

[@gregingram4996]

Miss Willoughby has a shiner!

[@TheWrinklyPug]

I love this series! And this lady is amazing!

[@user-ke5vf9mm5y]

Ooh. Lovely. Strikes me a little different from my absolutely chaotic cling-to-the-horse-for-dear-life type of riding. Spectacular.

[@hecate3062]

Ik love how they "branded" the horse. In stead of burning IT they simply shaved it

[@MarleeCraig]

Definitely Need Skills To Ride a Horse Side Saddle. I Can Just Manage To Ride in The Standard Upright Position. These Women Have Got Skills To Be Able To Ride From The Side. This Channel is Totally Awesome. 😀

[@MerierCarePhD]

I'm convinced everyone at Audley End during that time looked like Mrs. Crocombe. The cook, the guests riding sidesaddle, the maids, the gardeners, the butlers, and both Lady and Lord Braybrooke.

[@NobodyOfTheTardis]

Its all this marrying of cousins- no wonder they all look the same!

[@kh22912]

No lady, you're Avis Crocombe in disguise >.>

[@trionabyrne72]

Does this woman do side saddle riding?

[@chevalvivant]

LOVE the logo clip on the rump, detail!!!

[@flamingpieherman9822]

Love all your videos and nice to see you doing something a little more fancy.

[@11kmrcherry]

Those horses are stunning!

[@dragonmaid1360]

Very clever ladies. Excellent horsemanship required.

[@laurametheny1008]

Magnificent animals! So lovely. Wish I could visit. Say I keep thinking I'm hearing a little Irish brogue Ms. Willoughby is it? Am I dreaming? Thankyou!😍🇬🇧🐴🐎🐾

[@SandraBergstrom]

I'd love more riding and horse related videos with the groom John Barker, he's very charming!

[@taulani7598]

THE CLIPPING ON THE FLANK GUYS I REPEAT THE CLIPPING ON THE FLANK!!!! it's the english heritage logo awwww

[@QuarterVonLoeweQueen]

I've been there and the woman we know as Mrs Crocombe is in fact a great riders and demonstrated hunting side saddle as well, the cook is one character but riding is really her thing

[@yfrontsguy]

The elegance of side-saddle riding!

[@phineas117]

look up prior attire. she shows the riding habit and how the side saddle works. great video!!

[@NoriMori1992]

0:15 That estate looks incredible.

[@PopRocksV]

Wait... they had gopro in Victorian England? Hehehe

[@LaDivinaLover]

To those complaining about this being unsafe. I must educate you. This is MUCH safer than riding astride and It’s actually much more secure than riding astride. I’ve ridden, Western and English and I’ve ridden both astride and aside in each style. Riding sidesaddle afforded me much more confidence and security in the saddle thanks to the pommels! As a man I currently ride only aside if I have a choice. I have had to have back surgery and I just can’t take the chance of being thrown out of the saddle so riding sidesaddle with the pommels makes the most sense. Riding astride the only thing that keeps you in the saddle is your thighs on the sides of the animal. Riding aside you have the pommels to grip onto which are attached to the saddle which is then strapped to the horse. Anyone saying that sidesaddles are unsafe are severely ignorant or willfully stupid.

[@Ea-Nasir_Copper_Co]

I'm sorry to say that you are wrong in one particular; the ladies' dresses.

[@marcelacruz8214]

Muy elegante y glamorosa época

[@filipinoarchmage5793]

I hope you didn't forget to bring the candied peel and Angelicurr

[@richardjones4080]

really interesting seeing a time being re enacted I guess the people they were in the role of were at least 1 of the families to have owned the property in times past

[@MightyAceCakes]

I enjoy these so much!

[@mandimolina324]

I wanna do that sometime in my near life!

[@rosemarydudley9954]

Go for it Mandi. You only live once.

[@zenldh]

Ms. Crocombe's twin XD

[@dristisingh7111]

Very nice

[@tamila7381]

Love seeing you out of the kitchen!

[@KateFergeson]

Thank you for your wonderful material. Brilliant presentation. You've gotten a subscriber out of me. Huzzah

[@johnmackinnon1026]

Gorgeous horse,...

[@embr4065]

Mrs Crocombe looks like an actual horse woman. Her riding form is very good!

[@judisnyder4868]

I just love these videos!

[@ArcherOO78]

Miss Willoughby is a charming lovely woman, I'd love to see more videos of her. Much love

[@melindaengstrom9102]

Amazing!

[@CelticFairyBox]

Love her and your videos

[@missbackwoods]

I love these videos

[@aleya_rose]

Our girl got a promotion! XD

[@devika9274]

wow they seem so elegant while riding those horses! is side saddle still exist now?

[@ashlynnheller8400]

Devika I beleive so.Its not needed much anymore now that its acceptable for girls to ride astride saddle.

[@myladyswardrobe]

Audley End (where this is filmed) has a dedicated group who show a lot of side saddle riding - Victorian style. There are also "modern" side saddle groups as part of the horse enthusiasts community. Its still very much an interest. It was at the turn of the century (19th to 20th) that women were more commonly starting to ride astride as a matter of course, but its also likely that women have been riding astride for centuries anyway - if one is a working woman and needs to ride for some reason (eg to take ones horse with produce to market - easier to ride and have baskets attached that to attach to a cart.)

[@bb22602]

When Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth rode in the Trooping of the Colour, she rode sidesaddle. www.gettyimages.com/photos/queen-elizabeth-ii-trooping-the-colour-1981?mediatype=photography&phrase=queen%20elizabeth%20ii%20trooping%20the%20colour%201981&sort=mostpopular These days, she only rides privately and astride. She rides in a carriage at the Trooping.

[@SpiralBreeze]

I could see this still be an excellent way to ride for those with disabilities.

[@DreamStalker2]

I'm autistic and can't ride sidesaddle... I did try at a summer camp though... Nearly fell off my (less than impressed) horse. I don't ride 'English' though b/c IMHO that's for wimps

[@marcelacruz8214]

Fue una hermosa época

[@violetbrown2372]

It's fun to see Kathy out of her Mrs. Crocombe character for a change.

[@piggypoo]

omg, that pov horse ride. I never realized it was so scary lol

[@Serena1996]

Are they continuing her cooking segments?

[@EnglishHeritage]

+Serena Archibald We have a new recipe video with Mrs Crocombe coming very soon.

[@Serena1996]

English Heritage yay!

[@eddiebrown4259]

That surprised look

[@7ajhubbell]

Thank you.

[@rekomendasiku207]

This reminds me of my first time ever riding a horse as a kid. I was sweating and terrified coz the horse was so tall😂

[@lalitgupta8840]

You could ride over my back like human horse

[@ladymaiden2308]

is that that same groom from the last one about horses? Or are they all just that beautiful?

[@markomoko_o]

"Good Morning, my name is Miss Willoughby" *Talks and sounds like Mrs. Crocombe* Me: very SuSpicIouS

[@zoejeffery3149]

Those lady's eyebrows tho! But I love these videos, very informative 😊

[@Emperatriz_Valentina]

My head cannon is Mrs Crocombe leads a double life. One as Avis Crocombe and one as Miss Willoughby

[@delaneym.7412]

I’m onto you Mrs. Crocombe Also when I ride horses I much prefer to ride bareback than on a forward saddle or side-saddle.

[@31993ify]

Her resemblance to Mr. Cromombe is uncanny. 😂

[@Spilululily]

They definitely didn’t think Mrs. Crocombe would get as popular as she did. Jokes on them we’re absolutely turnt on Mrs. Crocombe and WE WANT HER BACK!!!!

[@zerohedge9642]

Ahhh beautiful! Nice to see the old ways promoted. Classy.

[@UncleBobIsAngry]

Oh, Hehehehehe Mrs. Crocombe.

[@DarkHowlerz]

I didn't know there was a special side saddle... 😍

[@kateoconnor3672]

That's Mrs Crocombe

[@psammiad]

Miss Willoughby always checks the girth and straps before mounting a groom.

[@TickleMonster333]

I love the English heritage cutie mark

[@ramseda8042]

I want to learn how to ride a horse now... And I want to ride a horse side saddle... It looks so elegant.

[@methylatedlysine]

my spine had a cramp watching this. how did women do that????

[@melissasaint3283]

NU KWUTCH and while wearing a corset and voluminous floor length gown!

[@acedragon1456]

you sit yourself so that the twist is in your hips and your pelvis (and by extension spine) is straight

[@Belaugh]

The main thing to learn riding sidesaddle is to keep your pelvis and your shoulders in line with the horses ears, ie straight on. Side saddle riding is actually very secure, and you feel very safe up there. To be strictly accurate for the era, the young lady should have a very pale complexion and be wearing make up - ladies did not go out in the sun - a buttonhole buttoniere with seasonal flower and the headgear would depend on activity to be undergone and the time of day wearing it. Etiquette was very precise. Also the horses would be thoroughbreds or hunter types. Cobs like this would be considered far too 'common' for sidesaddle.

[@queenbeekeeper]

You can't beat a lovely handsome cob.

[@cj222100]

The horse groom is really handsome

[@gdhse3]

Dang they can ride!

[@ahlee2841]

AAHHH MY DREAM 🤧😭💙

[@trekadouble757]

I have a question. Which breed of horses did the victorian era people used? They seemed to ride some pretty heavy horses here.

[@armoredwings4182]

Treka Double Many types, but Cobs seem to be popular. Cobs are small but very sturdy. Like a small Clydesdale.

[@MultiTutsie]

Dear ladies, good afternoon ! Tell me please, where I can find REAL,GOOD pattern for side saddle skirt ? Thank you a lot !!!!!

[@dan797]

Beautiful beasties.

[@yunarose6145]

That black and white horse, I’d love to know what breed they are!

[@rachelw8506]

Cobs

[@safaa9654]

how can they galop with that wow

[@doitdiaries3797]

My fave regency moments coming to life awww