A judge’s training day will be held on Saturday 5th of March in Co. Kildare to train up judges currently on judging panels such as IPS, ISA, etc so that they can be added to the SSAI’s judging panel. If a show runs into difficulty with finding a side saddle ride judge they will then have a wider selection of judges who will be able to step in to judge a side saddle class and know exactly what to look for in terms of rider ability, turn out, tack, the differences between different side saddle classes, the individual show, and all the small details which are so important. There will also be a question and answer session and a mounted display with the trainer explaining all the finer details of the rules and what to look for. There will be a small fee and attendees will be given an information pack and refreshments. Further information from Ciara O’Connell 0872266321.
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Side saddle hire now open
We have decided to open the Summer side saddle hiring season very early this year, so saddles are now available to rent to members for the upcoming showing season. There are also a limited number of habits available to rent. We are always looking for new members and more support for side saddle showing classes. Please phone Julie Brindley without delay on 0872803990 in order to organise a saddle fitting if you would like to hire. Membership forms and saddle hire forms are available on www.ssaireland.com, please include a large stamped addressed envelope with your membership form and ensure that you have the correct insurance cover arranged for hiring the saddle (Julie will advise).
Cross country and glamping weekend
We will be visiting the Munny Trail in Co. Wicklow for a 12 mile side saddle trek with lots of cross country jumping on Saturday 14th May 2016 followed by an over night stay in glamping accommodation on site. Stabling and paddocks are available for horse accommodation! Pricing and further details will be updated soon. Please see our facebook page for further information.
2016 membership form
Please download and return your membership form, making sure to include a large stamped addressed envelope so that we may post back your membership pack.
Summer 2016 Side Saddle hire now available
If you would like to hire a sidesaddle for the upcoming showing season then please be aware that it can be hired from now onwards, (this is two months earlier than normal). Saddles are only hired out to fully paid up members.
Please download the form for further information.
Diana’s of the chase, side saddle race 2015
Meathwoman Susan Oakes and Carlow sisters Aoife & Sarah Byrne are this year’s Irish representatives at the 3rd running of Diana’s of the Chase sidesaddle steeplechase in England. Good luck to these three remarkable ladies from all your friends at the Side Saddle Association of Ireland. Results will be posted here after the race!
photos below are Aoife, Sarah and Susan (top to bottom)
2014 Points Results
ANNUAL SIDE-SADDLE POINTS AWARD WINNERS 2014
Nicola Roden Loyalty Award
1st Helena Hennessy
2nd Tracey Shine
3rd Kobee Fawkes
BEST JUNIOR RIDER MEMBER Presented by Gina Galvin
1st Olivia Marnane
=2nd Caragh Charlton & Vicky Ryan
LADIES OVERALL WINNER “Rosspir” Perpetual Trophy Rose bowl, Joy Ross
1st Esme Mansergh Wallace
2nd Amory Mc Mahon
3rd Joanne Quirke
4th Claire Connors
=5th Lucy Kelly & Aine Dagg
Overall Best Lady Rider
= 1st Joanne Quirke & Esme Mansergh Wallace
OVERALL JUNIOR WINNER : RILLASS TROPHY Presented by Liz Sanford
1st Olivia Marnane
2nd Caragh Charlton
3rd Vicky Ryan
4th Zara Nelson
5th Kobee Fawkes
Display at Kildare County Show
Hunting aside- 2013
A side saddle wedding!
