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[Sator]

This is a book that often gets advertised in period issues of The Tailor & Cutter. It was published in London, 1953 and presents a classical English view on correct riding attire. It is essential reading for any tailor who is called upon to cut equestrian cloths. Riders have very specific requirements in their sport and the cutter must be mindful of these. A bespoke riding garment has the potential to give the competitor an edge both in their presentation, personal confidence as well as it a greater range of movement permitted by the corrected fitted garment. A good many items in the gentleman's wardrobe such as the dress coat, morning coat and hacking jacket also have their origins in riding attire.

[Sator]

Historical Introduction by James Laver

http://www.cutterand...p?showtopic=761

I. The Development of Cloth and Clothes for Riding

http://www.cutterand...p?showtopic=941

II. The Approach to Riding

http://www.cutterand...p?showtopic=943

III. Riding and Hacking

http://www.cutterand...p?showtopic=952

IV. Hunting

http://www.cutterand...p?showtopic=955

V. Point-to-Point Steeplechase

http://www.cutterand...p?showtopic=977

VI. Show Ring Attire

http://www.cutterand...p?showtopic=980

VII. Polo

http://www.cutterand...p?showtopic=987

VIII. Garments for Riding

http://www.cutterand...?showtopic=1024

IX. Materials Used for Riding Clothes

http://www.cutterand...?showtopic=1026

X. Cleaning and Care of Riding Clothes

http://www.cutterand...?showtopic=1048

XI. Riding Headgear

http://www.cutterand...?showtopic=1047

XII. Neckwear

http://www.cutterand...orum/index.php?

XIII. Riding Shirts, Waistcoats, and Underwear

http://www.cutterand...?showtopic=1126

XIV. Riding Footwear and Accessories

http://www.cutterand...?showtopic=1134

XV. Riding Gloves

http://www.cutterand...?showtopic=2574

XVI. Whips and Canves

http://www.cutterand...?showtopic=2575

[J. Maclochlainn]

Brilliant read, thanks Sator

[Der Zuschneider]

Thanks for telling me the book exist I just bought it. And it was expensive but I couldn't wait to have it.

We just found out you can get a cheap one in amazon.com

Edited by Der Zuschneider, 11 February 2010 - 02:33 PM.

[Der Zuschneider]

Today I got my book 'Clothes and the Horse' Excellent condition, little foxing. Didn't know is such a small book.

[YoungLawyer]

SATOR, Please could you add XVI, Whips and Canes, when you have time. What whip one carries is an essential part of one's kit, and I'd be interested to learn more. Thank you for putting this guide online.

[yachtie]

SATOR, Please could you add XVI, Whips and Canes, when you have time. What whip one carries is an essential part of one's kit, and I'd be interested to learn more. Thank you for putting this guide online.

That depends on the horse

[Sator]

Updates have been added! Including chapter XVI.