Quote Originally Posted by helen View Post
I have a 1865 reproduction military style riding habit used by ladies riding side saddle. The only information I have on this outfit is Reflecting the age of Queen Victoria at Balmoral Scotland. I am after information regarding what boots & what type & colour petticoat are worn with this outfit & any other information or links to web sites with information would be great. As I am wearing this outfit in a costume class & would like to be correctly attired
Jock's description seems right to me. My grandmother and one of my aunts rode side saddle when they hunted, and this is what I remember as well.

Question: what do you mean by "a 1865 reproduction military style riding habit used by ladies riding side saddle"? I do not believe ladies served with any branch of the armed forces in 1865.