Kited on horseback

**TheBrus** · 28th July 11, 08:49 AM

If it's a public gathering, I'd check with the organizer first. This might be not so okay with their insurer. Crowds and horses don't mix from a liability insurance stand-point... trust me on this. I might not know much about kilts, but I've been an insurance clerk in a busy agency for almost two years, and a clerk at a major insurance carrier working with underwriting for six years before that.

**sydnie7** · 28th July 11, 08:56 AM

Originally Posted by Mipi

Where's your sword, Ron?

Gentlemen don't answer "the question"

**Panache** · 28th July 11, 05:00 PM

Originally Posted by RayMc

Please, no sidesaddle comments!!

Was thinking how great a trump card it would be to the other Clans if I rode out to the front at the Highland Games on a fine mount. Am an accomplished rider. Anyone ever done this. seen it done???

Ray Mc --

Ray,

I think if you were to wear trews in your clan tartan you certainly would look smashing. A short skirt made of heavy wool with a lot of pleats to sit on (or worse yet spread behind you so you sit in a manner that is both unsanitary and promotes chaffing!) is not the most practical of equestirian attire.

You can wear the kilt riding, there are all sorts of things one can do, but the question is it the best choice and does it look right.

I like and wear kilts as musch as the next fellow (unless the next fellow is his Lairdship). Yesterday I went bicycle riding in Golden Gate Park and today did a little horseback riding in Saratoga. dedicated Kilt wearer that I am this is what I chose to wear

Everything has its place. I say bully for you if you want to make an impression with a grand appearance on horseback at your next Highland Games! But in my opinion if you do, go all the way and ride like a highland gentlemen and either wear trews or some other riding breaches.

Cheers

Jamie

**davidlpope** · 28th July 11, 05:10 PM

Originally Posted by Panache

Everything has its place. I say bully for you if you want to make an impression with a grand appearance on horseback at your next Highland Games! But in my opinion if you do, go all the way and ride like a highland gentlemen and either wear trews or some other riding breeches.

Cheers

Jamie

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**Riverkilt** · 28th July 11, 05:14 PM

Well, call me late to dinner - but the obvious answer is "under me kilt laddie."

**piperdbh** · 29th July 11, 05:45 AM

Try this on for size.
To the OP:
If your clan tartan is available in an inexpensive fabric, such as cotton, polyester or something like that, I'd say buy several yards of it and cut a piece large enough to make a saddle blanket, and use the rest to make a great kilt. When you're seated in the saddle, sit on the pleats, but "blouse them out" a little, so that the great kilt and saddle blanket all like like one piece of fabric. If your horse is walking along slowly, such as in a clan parade, I think it might be more trouble than it's worth. However, if you come roaring onto the Games field at top speed with all that tartan flying out behind you, claymore raised above your head, slide to a stop in front of the reviewing stand, shout out your clan motto, and slice through a big red ribbon to officially open the Games, now that would be pretty cool. If your clan Chief were to be in attendance and you could come charging in carrying his arms on a great big banner, rear the horse up on its hind legs and when it lands on its front hooves drive the pole the banner's attached to into the ground, that would be impressive, too. And if somebody's video recording it and would post the show here for us to watch, I'd say you'd have a winner.

**JSFMACLJR** · 29th July 11, 06:48 AM

Originally Posted by RayMc

Please, no sidesaddle comments!!

Was thinking how great a trump card it would be to the other Clans if I rode out to the front at the Highland Games on a fine mount. Am an accomplished rider. Anyone ever done this. seen it done???

Ray Mc --

Why do you want to "trump" other clan associations? Is that what Highland Games are about, to you?

I personally think this is a silly idea, meant only to bring attention to oneself. If you are an historical reenactor, and others in your group are present, and it is your custom to be mounted with the group, then I would say go for it. If not, then I think it would be best not to show up mounted.

Just out of curiosity, do you hack to work, or over to a party at friends, or other social events?

**JSFMACLJR** · 29th July 11, 06:54 AM

Originally Posted by piperdbh

Try this on for size.
To the OP:
...if you come roaring onto the Games field at top speed with all that tartan flying out behind you, claymore raised above your head, slide to a stop in front of the reviewing stand, shout out your clan motto, and slice through a big red ribbon to officially open the Games, now that would be pretty cool. If your clan Chief were to be in attendance and you could come charging in carrying his arms on a great big banner, rear the horse up on its hind legs and when it lands on its front hooves drive the pole the banner's attached to into the ground, that would be impressive, too. And if somebody's video recording it and would post the show here for us to watch, I'd say you'd have a winner.

Good Lord, how attrocious! I would never go back to this event if this sort of behaviour took place. Does anyone think this sort of thing is representative of life in the Highlands at any period of time?

But of course, you must be saying this in jest!

**piperdbh** · 29th July 11, 08:07 AM

No, Sandy. On one hand, I was trying to think up the biggest spectacle I could conjure. If the OP was wanting a spectacle, then my scenario here would be a good one, methinks.
On the other hand I agree with you that "trumping" other clans is not a good way to win friends and influence people.
On the third hand, it seems to me that clan parades at Games are awfully boring. They're just a bunch of people walking in the same direction carrying a piece of fabric on a pole. Surely something could be done to make them more "stimulating" for the spectator?

**macwilkin** · 29th July 11, 08:51 AM

Originally Posted by piperdbh

No, Sandy. On one hand, I was trying to think up the biggest spectacle I could conjure. If the OP was wanting a spectacle, then my scenario here would be a good one, methinks.
On the other hand I agree with you that "trumping" other clans is not a good way to win friends and influence people.
On the third hand, it seems to me that clan parades at Games are awfully boring. They're just a bunch of people walking in the same direction carrying a piece of fabric on a pole. Surely something could be done to make them more "stimulating" for the spectator?

Everyone I've been to, folks seem to be having a good time cheering for "their" clan/family, and it's always fun to see the variations of clan banners. At several of the ones I have been to, the clan's motto/war cry/etc. is sometimes incorpated, and while that can be a bit much, sometimes there are some unique ones shouted.

I think Sandy is spot on; unless you are reenacting Johnnie Armstrong and the Border Reivers, it's best to travel "Shanks Mare".

T.