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[Scarlettmb at aol.com]

Actually, Gwyn, side saddles became popular in the 1800's when it was 
considered not appropriate for a Lady to ride astride.  This carried over 
into the early 1900's.  It was supposedly because a girl was supposed to be a 
virgin when she got married (at least the irst time) and they thought that 
riding astride would break the hymen.  

So, unless the tournament that anyone in the SCA is doing is set in the 
1800's (which isn't supposed to be done) a sidesaddle is not period.

Maria
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