sidesaddle
/ˈsaɪdˌsædəl/
noun
- A saddle designed for a rider to sit with both legs on the same side of the horse, typically used by women in traditional riding.
- The museum displayed an antique sidesaddle with intricate leatherwork.
- She learned to ride using a sidesaddle, as was customary in the 19th century.
- For the historical parade, she chose a sidesaddle to match her period costume.
adverb
- In a manner of sitting with both legs on the same side of a horse, as in a sidesaddle.
- In old paintings, women are often depicted riding sidesaddle.
- The queen rode sidesaddle during the ceremonial procession.
- She mounted the horse sidesaddle, balancing gracefully.