oldtimer Report post Posted November 21, 2011 Does anyone here have any idea why the saddle style is named "Mother Hubbard" saddle?? (Mother Hubbard must have been a remarkable woman since she gave name to a western saddle style ?? just a thought! ) Also, did the old time Mother Hubbard saddles have a ground seat (full- or half seat )under the mochila ? A history lesson , please!!! / Knut Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Craw Report post Posted November 22, 2011 (edited) Does anyone here have any idea why the saddle style is named "Mother Hubbard" saddle?? (Mother Hubbard must have been a remarkable woman since she gave name to a western saddle style ?? just a thought! ) Also, did the old time Mother Hubbard saddles have a ground seat (full- or half seat )under the mochila ? A history lesson , please!!! / Knut OK Knut, I'll take a shot at this. I have been given to understand that it derives from an old nursery rhyme about "Old Mother Hubbard" who went to her cupboard to get her poor dog a bone... I don't know if the original printing of this included an illustration of Mother Hubbard in her bonnet, but plainswomen were often depicted in a bonnet that incorporated a large, stiff rounded piece that went over the head from one ear to the other and was tied with a bow under the chin to shade the face. They are sometimes referred to as "Mother Hubbards" although the dress is actually the item that bears the name. The one-piece leather covering of the saddle is very similar to that bonnet. And yes, all the ones that I have seen have goundseats. That's what happens when you become a Grandpa, you start being able to quote nursery rhymes... Mike Edited November 22, 2011 by Mike Craw Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
benlilly1 Report post Posted November 22, 2011 Ha ha, Mike Craw! I think you might be right! It sure sounds like that's the reason they're called that. You wouldn't be able to ask the kids of today to recite that nursery rhyme. I guess that shows our age! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldtimer Report post Posted November 22, 2011 OK Knut, I'll take a shot at this. I have been given to understand that it derives from an old nursery rhyme about "Old Mother Hubbard" who went to her cupboard to get her poor dog a bone... I don't know if the original printing of this included an illustration of Mother Hubbard in her bonnet, but plainswomen were often depicted in a bonnet that incorporated a large, stiff rounded piece that went over the head from one ear to the other and was tied with a bow under the chin to shade the face. They are sometimes referred to as "Mother Hubbards" although the dress is actually the item that bears the name. The one-piece leather covering of the saddle is very similar to that bonnet. And yes, all the ones that I have seen have goundseats. That's what happens when you become a Grandpa, you start being able to quote nursery rhymes... Mike hahaha Sounds like a resonable explanation to me! Thank´s for the info on the ground seat, Qouting rhymes in the lonelyness of the saddle shop might be a good idea ! I found the Mother Hubbard rhyme on Wikipedia so I´ll give it a try . / Knut Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GianniWest Report post Posted November 22, 2011 Sorry, but what is this saddle named "Mother Hubbard"? A photo please? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldtimer Report post Posted November 22, 2011 This is a Mother Hubbard saddle. The saddle is covered with a piece ( actually two pieces laced together) of leather called Mochila. The period is 1850-1860. / Knut Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GianniWest Report post Posted November 22, 2011 Thank you very much Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
