Object

Picard's Riding Gloves

Picard slips on a pair of close-fitting English-style riding gloves: supple, form-fitting leather with short cuffs and reinforced palms to steady a reins' grip. They appear well-kept rather than ornamental, tailored to hand anatomy so fingers close precisely around a bridle. Picard dons them deliberately as part of English tack, treating the gloves as practical equipment that roots his body to the holodeck mount and the act of manual control.

2 appearances

Purpose

To protect the rider's hands and provide secure, tactile grip on reins, enabling manual control and precise handling of a horse during riding.

Significance

Acts as a small, private ritual of agency for Picard: the gloves convert an abstract desire for contact into a tangible practice, anchoring his need for control and tactile connection and laying emotional groundwork for his attachment to the holodeck horse.

Appearances in the Narrative

When this object appears and how it's used

2 moments

S2E15 · Pen Pals

Picard's Private Mount: Solitude, Control, and a Quiet Invitation

Close-fitting riding gloves are part of Picard's kit, suggesting tactile intention — he wants the feel of reins and contact with leather, reinforcing his insistence on manual control of the mount.

Before: Worn or carried by Picard in preparation for riding.

After: Remain with Picard as he enters the Holodeck, available for use when he mounts.

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S2E15 · Pen Pals

Picard's Horse — A Quiet Ritual of Agency

Picard's riding gloves are noted as part of the tack ensemble, indicating his intent to grip reins and physically control the horse rather than rely on automation or a surrogate rider.

Before: Carried/worn by Picard as he approaches the holodeck doors.

After: Remain with Picard as he enters the glade, prepared for use.

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