“Ginger Rogers did everything Fred Astaire did, except backwards and in high heels.”
Women were once only permitted to ride aside, even after they began participating in the cross-country gallops and jumps of the hunt. Today, fortunately, all riders can have the benefit of a leg on each side of the horse. But some women, like Susan Oakes, keep the old side saddle tradition alive with pretty impressive results. In this video from 2013, Oakes attempts a world-record side saddle jump at 6′ 7.5″. Try that, Fred Astaire.
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This is so ridiculous I don’t even believe it. Why would anyone even want to do this?
WOW! Shows what balance she has! I’d get dizzy and fall off!
Great balance on the riders part, but why attempt this?
OMG Over 7 foot, great balance, but still flippin crazy to do, and side saddle besides!
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The very end he wasn’t doing good but that wall was tall!