Thank you to French site Hyppoblog for passing on news that the Musée Vivant du Cheval in Chantilly is launching a new show to honour the equestriennes of the nineteenth century circus. These ladies performed haut école movements and bold tricks like leaping over dining tables and through hoops – all while side-saddle. They were a social sensation, respected and adored by the public. Called “Ecuyères” after the French term for these horsewomen, the spectacular will be performed from April to November. Must. Go. To Paris.
Oh, how gorgeous! I have a fascination with side saddle riding, and have yet to check it off my bucket list. Fingers crossed that either A. the show comes stateside or B. I snap my fingers and find myself in Paris between April and November…. :)
I’m riding in a week or two – about which, MORE ANON! (she said, mysteriously)
Susanna, please take me with you!!!!!
Just let me get the second book sorted and we’ll take off! Chantilly is AMAZING!