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The Side Saddle Association is dedicated to promoting and protecting the skill, sport and education of riding side saddle. Originally formed as the Ladies Side Saddle Association in1974 by Valerie Francis and Janet Macdonald it has regional areas covering all of the United Kingdom as well as overseas members in many countries.

Through its clear systems and standards for riding, instructing and judging the Association seeks to maintain the highest levels of all aspects related to side saddle.

Members ride a significant range of types and breeds of horse and pony which are often in their second careers and take part in a wide variety of disciplines from showing to Arena Eventing and team chasing. The Association offers members a number of distinct classes including Equitation.

We are a friendly and inclusive group who welcome ladies and gentlemen to join us in our riding and social activities, whether they be riders or non-riders. Our non-riding members play a vital role as spectators, Area Committee members, stewards, show secretaries and that so important task of keeping everyone supplied with refreshments.

Side saddle is a sport for all, whether it is for recreation or for those with a competitive streak. If you have never ridden side saddle it is never too late to learn. Whether you ride on your own horse/pony or one that is hired or borrowed you will feel elegant, poised and special. Most horses and ponies take very well to side saddle and enjoy showing off their new found skills!

Take a tour of our website to discover more and we hope to see you at an event soon.

 

THE SIDE SADDLE ASSOCIATION ON FACEBOOK
The Side Saddle Association runs a business page and a closed group, with around 2,000 followers for each page
The business page is used as a one-way communication tool to post formal notices and other important information, it does not respond to messages, any queries should be forwarded via the Contact Us page on the SSA website or via email to secretary@sidesaddleassociation.co.uk

https://www.facebook.com/sidesaddleassociation

The group page is open to members and non-members and whilst SSA notices are posted on the page it is primarily for education and information purposes.
Posts may only be placed by Area Chairmen and Area Secretaries of the Association.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/764823307610056

THE SHOWING COUNCIL SOCIAL MEDIA STATEMENT

In line with the BEF, The Showing Council takes a zero-tolerance approach to those responsible for, and responding to, social media posts which are in any way considered hurtful or harmful to a Member Body or any members associated with us.

We all have a duty of care for our equine partners and those associated with them as we act as guardians for their equine and human welfare.

Executive Board
March 2023

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NATIONAL SIDE SADDLE SHOW


We would like to thank you all for attending the 2022 National Side Saddle Show organised by the NSSSG. We look forward to welcoming competitors back in 2023 Read More... The Side Saddle Association

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MEMBERSHIP - JOIN NOW!


The Side Saddle Association aims to encourage and promote the practice of riding side saddle. There are a number of categories of membership and application may be made online Read More... The Side Saddle Association

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COMPETITION DIARY


The Association offers a wide variety of classes, to suit all standards of rider and horse/pony to encourage and give all side saddle riders the opportunity to participate in a range of disciplines Read More... The Side Saddle Association

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Please note that all information is given in good faith: The Side Saddle Association is unable to give specific recommendation to any commercial concern, and can accept no responsibility if Members/Non-members are not fully satisfied. The Side Saddle Association runs a Facebook business page and a closed group; it does not operate any other social media sites including, but not restricted to Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, Google Plus or YouTube etc and any information that may be shared on these sites does not represent the views of the Association. Download our Social Media Statement Here


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