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Description The pony and rider team that was Enigma and Mollie stood in the collecting ring area, radiating a sense of confidence and calm. The situation inside their heads however, was much different. Luckily, Enigma had been to a few relatively large shows previously, and was quite used to the crowds. Though she was standing very still, she was alert and listening, and had a slight tremble in her shoulder muscle, though this showed excitement and anticipation, and also came due to her antics in the warmup, and was not due to something more sinister. Her eyes were bright and they scanned the arena they could see ahead. Even though her stature was small, at the height she held her head she could just about see into the ring at the pair that were currently jumping. Watching as the pair cleared each jump, her head bobbed up and down slightly every time as she followed them. Mollie had a small giggle at this, as she noticed as she was also watching the pair ahead of them. Her calm exterior was also a front. Inside her head was going crazy, she was full of doubt- Would she remember the course? Would she remember how to ride?? Knowing that Enigma felt confident and was on top form in the warm up helped a lot, and she didn't doubt the plucky little pony one bit. The feeling was somewhat confusing to her because she couldn't recall ever having this feeling when she was sat on her favourite tobiano stallion, Boogieman. It was probably the sense of him knowing exactly what he was doing and having more experience than her and completely knowing his job. Knowing every way out and his confidence coming from the fact he's done this so many times before, and done it well. Though Enigma was confident, she certainly lacked the experience that Boogiman had. Whilst thinking about all of this, Mollie remembered that she had at least the one advantage- she had been with Enigma from the beginning. Okay, so she wasn't there for her birth... But training wise, it was all down to Mollie- when Enigma arrived from being imported, she immediately was assigned to ride her once she had been broken in and ridden away. After spending some time with the pony on her first day and helping her settle in, she found herself to have already fallen in love with the sassy, but loving young pony. Later that night she had gently and carefully asked the question to her parents... A second lease pony? Much to her relief (And admittedly to her surprise!) they agreed and the next day it was formally done. After that, Mollie spent her spare time with Enigma (When she was not with Boogieman, of course!) slowly breaking her in. She had help in the form of DAS' only rider with previous sidesaddle experience for the first side saddle rides, for safety reasons, but after that both pony and rider learned together. Mollie spent countless hours over the past year and a half, producing Enigma to be the pony she sat on today, here at one of the biggest pony shows in the world, if not THE biggest. It was at this point a true sense of calm washed over her. She knew this pony, and trusted her. And the same trust and connection came from Enigma.

They were ready.


Okay so I know the story is really quite short, but I put quite a bit of effort into it and though I could have carried on, I really liked it as it is- so quality(Which could be questionable, but I tried!!) over quantity- yes???
Also decided to add a bit more back story to Mollie and Enigma  


- Horse name: DAS' Enigma                                                                                              
- Rider: Mollie Mae Conelly                                                                                                                                 
- Stable: Dark Alley Stables
- Country: USA
- Class: Individual Showjumping                                                                                                                                
- Entry number: 104                                                                                                                     
- Qualifiers: Enigma POYS Quali- Showjumping 3RD          
- Previous show experience: Enigma Inspection  (2) // Summer Pony Show- Enigma//Showjumping  5th (2.5)  
- Training pictures: POYS 2015 Training- Enigma // So Sassy                                                            
- POYS extra images: POYS Arrival //The Vet Inspection- POYS                                                            
- Warm up: A Lil' Bit Fresh   

Full Body: 9
Shading: 2
BG: 5
Rider: 3
Gear: 2
Comp: 5

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Comments: 17

Tattered-Dreams [2015-10-29 23:35:04 +0000 UTC]

Its so wonderful to see more side saddle art about! And not just dressage or parades, either, but jumping You can still do a heck of a lot side saddle, and its just really nice to see it in my inbox again - not to mention your art is lovely. The shading and highlights on the horse especially is really nicely done

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WB-Equine-Art In reply to Tattered-Dreams [2015-10-29 23:56:06 +0000 UTC]

Why thank you! I knew I wouldn't be the first, but I have yet to see any other people do side saddle stuff (Unless it's the people who have drawn lil Enigma for me haha)
I'd love to ride sidesaddle but I can't afford to pay for the lessons or the saddle for my pony who I don't think would really suit side saddle at this moment in time- she has a long way to go!
Any chance you'd be able to direct me towards more side saddle artists- and does that include yourself?

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Tattered-Dreams In reply to WB-Equine-Art [2015-10-30 00:38:14 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome! Yeah, unfortunately it isn't around so much - perhaps because people don't realise how versatile it is, or because they just don't have an interest themselves.

I've ridden side saddle myself, but not for a while. I don't have a horse at the minute, but in college there were a couple who worked in them very well. I got quite addicted As for directing you to other artists, I'm afraid I don't know of any off the top of my head, other than myself. It could be worth checking out dA groups - there used to be a side saddle one, and it may still be around, though I don't know if it's active.

My RP stable is called Lakewood Farm, and my most predominant side saddle horse is an Arabian called Aphie (ridden by a character called Chess) - you're welcome to search for her in my gallery if you like (though some of the older art is quite terrible). Her daily tack is literally a side saddle. I do also have plans to train up a horse called Nuriel under side saddle, but this year has been very tight for time, so its been put on a back burner.

I hope that helps in the meantime, though!

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WonderlandStables [2015-08-20 16:52:31 +0000 UTC]

Look at your art. Look how great it looks! You've gotten so good! 

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WB-Equine-Art In reply to WonderlandStables [2015-08-20 16:57:52 +0000 UTC]

Awww thank you

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EquestrianWorld [2015-08-18 18:52:46 +0000 UTC]

wow! jumping with sidesaddle.. never seen that before but I love it!
it looks so amazing! 

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WB-Equine-Art In reply to EquestrianWorld [2015-08-18 23:26:48 +0000 UTC]

I've got a couple of friends who show side saddle here in the uk and in the winter off season they go hunting over like 5ft hedges... side saddle!!!
Thank you!  

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EquestrianWorld In reply to WB-Equine-Art [2015-08-19 16:07:08 +0000 UTC]

wow! that sounds simply amazing!! Oo

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WB-Equine-Art In reply to EquestrianWorld [2015-08-19 18:29:23 +0000 UTC]

It's complete madness but I would LOVE to have a go!
The woman who holds the record for highest side saddle jump (At least in the uk) had only been riding SS for 6 months- I was amazed hahaha

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EquestrianWorld In reply to WB-Equine-Art [2015-08-19 20:38:04 +0000 UTC]

wow! I had no idea that you could jump in sidesaddle and that it is so
popular (at least in the UK). definitely have to check it out! 

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weezapony [2015-08-17 20:22:52 +0000 UTC]

Wowww Enigma looks fantastic!! And that background

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WB-Equine-Art In reply to weezapony [2015-08-18 23:26:02 +0000 UTC]

Eeeeee thank youuu!! Its not the best but I am very pleased with it all the same

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Episkeeyy [2015-08-17 14:16:37 +0000 UTC]

So much detail .-. i'll add you into the entries journal!  

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WB-Equine-Art In reply to Episkeeyy [2015-08-18 23:25:30 +0000 UTC]

Hehehe thank you, I really really tried on this one, super pleased with it

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Episkeeyy In reply to WB-Equine-Art [2015-08-21 10:01:24 +0000 UTC]

It looks great! Good luck  

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Dancing-Ponies [2015-08-16 10:21:19 +0000 UTC]

Enigma is GORGEOUS! I should think of entering next year with Sugar, once I get to know his conformation  
The motion in the background is beautiful

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WB-Equine-Art In reply to Dancing-Ponies [2015-08-16 21:57:08 +0000 UTC]

Aw thank you!! Yes def enter next year

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