The Ontario Sidesaddle Association had a booth at the 2012 Orangeville Fall Fair, offering visitors the opportunity to sit upon a sidesaddle in a safe environment to see how secure it feels. Volunteer members Lois Beecraft and Sharon Borda also assisted willing participants to try on a sidesaddle habit and have their picture taken by friends and family. Lois and Sharon also gave a presentation in the arena, highlighting the different aspects of both English and Western Sidesaddles, and gave spectators the chance to try out a saddle and habit.
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| English saddles |
The booth showed a number of different saddles as well as habits in English and Western styles. Lois and Sharon were happy to answer questions from visitors.
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A Martin & Martin English saddle, and two Western sidesaddles,
one antique and one modern |
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The OSA Booth, showing English antique habits, modern Western habits
and a period costume. Headgear included a Western felt hat, a English bowler and top hat (both with veils)
and a matching hat to the period costume. |
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| Lois helps the Fair Ambassador with her habit. |
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| The Fair Ambassador |
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| A perfect fit! |
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