The Side Saddle Association was formed in 1974 and it aims to encourage and promote the elegant art of riding side saddle. Find out below how to gain membership of the Side Saddle Association.
Why become a member?
- Part of a unique equestrian discipline with likeminded, welcoming enthusiasts keen to share their experience and offer help and support to each other.
- Your membership helps the Side Saddle Association promote and protect the skill, sport and education of riding side saddle and continue to develop clear systems and standards for riding, welfare, education, instructing and judging and therefore maintain the highest levels of all aspects related to side saddle.
- Area based local help, advice and encouragement is readily available; as well as access to well organised and insured regional events and activities organised by Area Committees including clinics to assist you in your side saddle journey and develop your skills.
- Public Liability Insurance cover for all activities organized by the Association for riders and helpers (however, please note riding Members must hold their own third-party liability insurance for themselves and their horses/ponies).
- Eligibility to compete at the National Side Saddle Show and in the Side Saddle Equitation Championships and for National Show Points Trophies (Life, Full & Junior Members only)
- Special rosettes in SSA Affiliated classes plus Equitation Championship Qualifier Points Rosettes (Life, Full & Junior Members only)
- Sponsored classes specifically to be ridden side saddle along with classes in conjunction with other Societies.
- Members’ Handbook with Competition Rules, Newsletters, National Show Schedule and regularly updated online Shows and Fixtures list.
- List of approved Instructors and facilities offered.
- Special Classes for Junior Members including lead rein.
- Facilities to help Members wishing to buy and sell side saddle equipment (special rates for Members).
- Grade Tests and Instructor Examinations.
- Probationary Judge Scheme for those who would like to progress to be a Judge
- Performance Points Awards Scheme (Rules, etc. available on request).
- Reciprocal Contacts for Overseas Side Saddle Groups.
- List of Specialist Side Saddle Saddlers
- Online Equitation Competitions in winter months
- Arena Eventing Challenge
- Online question and answer sessions and seminars
- Access to the ‘Members Only’ section of the SSA website which includes hints and tips on turnout and preparing for competitions
- Facebook business and group pages
- Annual accounts and voting rights at the SSA AGM (not Junior members) as well as Area AGM
How to become a member
Members can either join via this link through the main Side Saddle Association website or via post using the PDF form below.
Membership runs from January to December and must be renewed to avoid losing continuous membership.