During the Victorian era, horseback riding was mainly enjoyed by wealthy people who could afford to properly maintain horses. When riding, women wore high-buttoned bodices, jacket-tailed coats, leather boots, and long dresses to cover their legs and feet. Riders sat upright with one leg atop the horse and the other along the saddle, and men often accompanied women to ensure the horse's behavior remained calm. Horseback riding provided entertainment through competitions divided into classes by gender and location.

1. Horseback Riding During the
Victorian Era
By: Tyler Myers

2.  Wealthy rode
 Were the only people able to maintain horses
 Needed lots of equipment
 Used as investment
 Ladies mainly rode

3. What
 High-buttoned bodices and jacket tailed
Clothing
was Worn?
coats
 Leather boots
 Long dresses to cover legs and feet
 Normally women wore top hats

4.  Thoroughbred horses mostly
 Fox Trotters
 Percherons ( for pulling)
 Standardbreds
 Quarter horses

5.  Rode on side of horse
 Put one leg atop the horse
and other along the side of
the saddle
 Sat up straight and good
posture always needed

6.  Men rode with women to make sure the horse
behaved
 Some rode with straps to secure feet
 Picked horse calm for riding
 Mans job to check saddle and bridle

7.  Stirrup
 Back Rest (optional)
 Horn
 Horses Girth
 Seat
 Padding

8.  Bit
 Reins
 Ear piece
 Throat Latch
 Chin Strap

9.  Families competed
 Women’s Classes
 Men’s Classes
 State Classes
 National Classes