The 2025 Side Saddle Riders of the Year |
For many Members, the Side Saddle Rider of the Year Title, achieved by qualifying throughout the year and competing in the relevant classes at the National Side Saddle Show is the ultimate aim and pinnacle of their season. Once again a high level of horsemanship and turnout standards abounded at the show this year.

Emily Saunders and her mother's Cavalier's Laidback Luca made it two years in a row winning the sought after Rider of the Year 2025 title. A few weeks before the National Show Emily had an unexpected fall with her horse falling on top of her resulting in a broken pelvis in two places. Emily is nothing but determined and through blood, sweat and tears made it the National Show to compete in her third ride off.
The Side Saddle Rider of the Year 2025
EMILY SAUNDERS
Riding Cavalier's Laidback Luca owned by Joanna Saunders
Adult Intermediate Champion 2025
HANNAH TERNDRUP
Riding Champagne Dominator owned by Sarah Terndrup
Adult Novice Champion 2025
LIBBY DAVIDSON
Riding Craughwell Strawberry Lad owned by Karrie McGill
The Junior Rider of the Year 2025
LILY WILLIAMS-MUSITANO
Riding Moon Solitaire owned by Karen Williams
Junior Novice & Young Rider Champion 2025 ZOE MACPHAIL
Riding Dukeshill De Martino owned by Elizabeth Macphail
Cygnet Champion 2025
ELSIE IVELL
Riding Kingswoodroyal Vigo owned by Hannah Ivlell

|
|
|
|
|
NATIONAL SIDE SADDLE SHOW
We would like to thank you all for attending the 2024 National Side
Saddle Show organised by the NSSSG. We look
forward to welcoming competitors back in 2025
Read More... 
|
|
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... 
|
|
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... 
|