whats the oldest item of riding wear/tack you own?

[brightmount]

I picked up some rugs from a person on Freecycle the other day, and we got talking about where I used to ride and the ponies as she knew some of them from 25 years ago, and she gave me a saddlecloth that had belonged to one of the first ponies I ever rode.

This pony remains firmly in my memory, as I spent many a hack clinging on for dear life, since I hadn't had any lessons and it was just assumed we knew how to ride! I seemed to bring out his inner demon!

So I shall treasure his old saddlecloth. He lived to about 35 and went to rainbow bridge a couple of years ago, where I'm sure he is still lagging behind the rest of the hack, then bolting like a rocket to rejoin the others!

 

[lauraandjack]

I think my plaited reins are probably 1970's vintage. I love them!

 

[punk]

Nicks to all you lot that are claiming your'mums' or 'dads' clothing!!!!!!! I have a hacking jacket and hunting jacket that I still wear - got them when I was fifteen - and that was 39 years ago!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Puppy]

I think the oldest thing I own is my 23 year old horse

Actually, *somewhere*

I have a stockpin that is a family heirloom

 

[Festive_Felicitations]

Probably my saddles, except for the DR saddle they are at keast 25yrs old, and 2nd or 3rd hand.
The oldest is at least 50, I think it is an old 'hunting' saddle, so comfortable for horse and rider and great contact. It is still in working order though there is hardly any padding left in the seat, so we put a sheepskin cover on for the sake of my bum bones! Used almost daily.

My mum has a pony harness that is about 30yrs old, the suitcase it lives in is 60yrs old. =)

I think the sidesaddles going back to 1900 and still in use is seriously impressive!!! I woul dbe paranoid about damaging them!

 

[Missmac]

I have a pair of jods that I got when I was 14/15.

Best thing is that 10 years on I still fit into them!!!

 

[Tnavas]

My lovely blue tweed jacket which is now about 30 years old and has been worn by several young riders - I can't fit in it anymore!

A show Pelham bridle I bought second hand about 18 years ago - its been out and about on other peoples horses.

A short whip which is about 50 years old - my lucky whip!