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Riding in 1913

A “Habit” Was Clothing A riding habit wasn’t a habit at all—it was clothing made for riding. Around 1913, women in formal riding circles often wore long riding habits. So when the story talks about riding in “skirts,” it is describing part of the riding style of the time.

Do people still ride sidesaddle today? Yes! Sidesaddle riding is still practiced today. Modern riders use specialized instruction, properly fitted equipment, protective headgear, and clothing designed for sidesaddle riding. What looks like a piece of riding history is also part of the equestrian world today.