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Show Affiliation 2022 available online
Dear Show Secretaries,
I would like to draw your attention to our show affiliation process for 2022, we have a new simple online format at www.itsplainsailing.com/org/
We ask that if you are running a side saddle class that you would affiliate it to our club so that our members may gain points towards our annual awards. Any members that compete in our affiliated classes are also covered by our own club insurance which we renew every year.
When we receive your affiliation form and fee we will advertise your classes on our busy facebook page and on our website www.ssaireland.com and we will post your rosettes to you.
If you have any questions at all please send me a text on 0872266321 and I will phone you back as quickly as possible to give you any help I can.
Best wishes and good luck with your show,
Kind Regards,
Ciara O’Connell
Ride Judge List 2025
Side Saddle Association of Ireland Ride Judge List 2024 updated 05/03/2024
ARMAGH
Robyn Catterall, 136 Navan Fort Road, Armagh, BT604PX. 07710199395 robyncatterall@gmail.com
CLARE
Marian Slattery, Waterpark, Scarriff, Co Clare. 061 921909, 0866045205. marianslattery@eircom.net
CORK
Annie Prendergast, Burgatia, Roscarbery, Co. Cork, 0879255706
DOWN
Emma Newsam, 96 Castlewellan Road, Newcastle, Co. Down BT330JP. emmaponsey@gmail.com 00447591413949
Lesley Webb, Orchard Cottage Stables, Ballykeigle Road, Comber, BT 2355D, 048 97521591/ 0044 7899050144 orchardcottagestables@btinternet.com
Julie Donaghy Simpson, 63, Lisnavaragh Road, Scarva, Craigavon BT63NZ, Phone 00447508938236
DUBLIN
Amie Garrigan, Baldurgan, Ballyboughal, Dublin. 0861772308 Baldurgan@eircom.net
Suzanne Garrigan can accompany as conformation judge 086 3729440
GALWAY
Maeve Carty, Deerpark, Kilchreest, Loughrea, Co. Galway, 0860712679, maeve.carty@yahoo.ie
Imelda Lynch, Chantilly Farm, Lackaghmore, Turloughmore, Co. Galway 0876306471 info@chantillyfarm.ie
Amory McMahon, Templemartin, Craughwell 0877696669 amorymcmahon@live.ie
Grace Maxwell Murphy, Glenn Rua House Stud, Taylor’s Hill, Galway. 0876846262 grace84murphy@gmail.com
LAOIS:
Amy Kinane, Newtown Lodge, Durrow Co. Laois, R32X7RF,
086 0707114 / e-mail: fitzgerald.amy@gmail.com
MEATH:
Susan Oakes, Croboy Lodge, Johnstown, Kilcarn, Navan, Co. Meath 0860842994 susan_oakes1@hotmail.com
Joanne Quirke, Tinker’s Lodge, Kilbrew, Ashbourne, Co. Meath. Joanne.quirke@yahoo.com 0868660262
Emily Mac Mahon, Lamberstown Stud, Kilmessan, Co. Meath. emilymacm@gmail.com 0877194812
Jennifer Byrne, Ballybin, Fairyhouse, Ratoath, Co. Meath, A85C421. jenniferbyrne08@hotmail.com 0863787802
WATERFORD
Rosemary Connors, Woodfield, Woodstown, 051 382134, 0876174834 roseconnors@gmail.com
Claire Connors 0871353505
Sarah Conway, 0861008574. sj100.sc@gmail.com. Now based in England- TCEH, Stratford Bridge, Ripple, Naunton, GL 206HE, United Kingdom
WESTMEATH
Megan Connell, Ballymorin, Rathconrath, Mullingar, Westmeath 089 4835839, Megconnell123@gmail.com
WICKLOW:
Mary Rothwell, Greenhall, Tinahely, Co. Wicklow, 0879626015
Jennifer Kennedy Bray, 29 Charvey Court, Rathnew, Co. Wicklow. 087 6815817
Side Saddle Clinics now available for booking
Please book in for clinics at the following link on It’s Plain Sailing:
https://itsplainsailing.com/org/ssi
Please note that these clinics are just open to over 18s at the moment, one helper is allowed per rider, both must leave immediately the lesson is over. Secretary will be in touch with lesson times and to arrange a saddle for you if you do not have your own saddle yet. All those taking a lesson must be current 2022 members of Side Saddle Ireland and must take an antigen test the morning of the clinic in order to be able to take part.
2022 Membership now open
Please visit IT’S PLAIN SAILING at the following link to pay your membership: https://itsplainsailing.com/org/ssi
Cheques can still be accepted but it would be very much appreciated if you could pay online, all membership details must be added at the above link. Your membership number will be automatically e-mailed to you.
Many thanks for your continued support to keep the beautiful art of Side Saddle alive in Ireland.
Beautiful 16.5″ side saddle for sale
Beautiful 16.5″ side saddle made in Belgium for sale, has been checked over by Phil Richardson who deemed it to be in good working condition. The large pommels make this saddle extremely secure. Please contact Ellis on 0833082434. €1400.
16.5
Dublin Horse Show Qualifiers
Dublin Horse Show will be running four qualifiers for Ladies and Intermediate Side Saddle classes at Dublin Horse Show 2022. Qualifiers are to be announced shortly.
Newspaper Clippings wanted!
The Secretary has a folder full of newspaper clippings from the last number of years, they will be shared here soon. If you have a side saddle related newspaper clipping which you would like to share on this website, please forward it on to sidesaddleireland@gmail.com
Please return your 2021 points sheet
2021 members, please return your 2021 points sheet either via email or post, so that we may organise our Points Awards.
Advertising your items
If you have any side saddle related tack or items for sale, please contact Ciara on 0872266321 so that I can match you up with buyers or advertise your items on our website. We always have members looking to buy saddles in particular but vintage boots etc are welcome too.