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Stocks (an uninteresting fact)
Abi Started conversation Jul 7, 2000
Stocks are still worn today as part of formal riding dress; for showing, dressage, side-saddle etc.
so there you have it.
Stocks (an uninteresting fact)
Phil Posted Jul 7, 2000
Along with tail coats and top hats, but that doesn't mean that it's practical to go out riding dressed like that all the time 
Stocks (an uninteresting fact)
Abi Posted Jul 7, 2000
no true - but its nice to tart up occasionally.
Stocks (an uninteresting fact)
Abi Posted Jul 7, 2000
Skittles - a famous Victorian courtesan scandalised London society riding in Hyde Park on a high stepping hack in a skin tight habit. She was the first woman of ill repute to appear in a Society venue.
Her 'boyfriend' who owned a livery stables nearby thought it would be good for 'trade' - in both senses!
Stocks (an uninteresting fact)
Phil Posted Jul 7, 2000
Still thats a bit more cloth than Godiva wore during her famous ride.
Stocks (an uninteresting fact)
Phil Posted Jul 7, 2000
I'm getting confused here (easily done I know) who was making the politcal point, Lady Godiva or Skittles?
Stocks (an uninteresting fact)
Phil Posted Jul 7, 2000
Thank you for your clarity and insight into the quandry I posed
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