Show Date

Sun, May 3, 2020

Website:

www.sidesaddleassociation.co.uk

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Show Secretary: The Side Saddle Association

The Side Saddle Association, The Lodge, Glebe Farm, Broughton Astley, Leicestershire, LE9 6PG
Tel: 01455208345, Email: secretary@sidesaddleassociation.co.uk

Show Information

Open to SSA Members, Non-members & Guests
This day qualifies as a BHS CPD day for BHS Registered instructors provided they are on the register as Side Saddle Specialists. Judges & Instructors are expected to attend a Seminar/Conference at least every three years and must sign in and out to obtain a full day’s accreditation
The Conference is designed to stimulate & encourage, educate & develop skills & knowledge, sharing thoughts & ideas with an interactive influence to work together for the future security of side saddle riding

SPEAKERS:
Johan Ulvede, SMS Master Saddler, Expert in side saddle tree restoration & refurbishment
Patricia Drake, SSA Fellow, SSA A Instructor, Senior Examiner & Panel Judge
Janet Senior, BHS AI (Regd) UKCC Level 2, SSA A Instructor, Senior Examiner & Panel Judge
Amelia Bevan, SSA A Instructor

PROGRAMME
10.00 Registration. Tea, coffee & biscuits
10.15 - Side Saddle Repair & Maintenance - Johan Ulvede (Viking Saddlery) Signs of a tired or broken tree, what to look for when buying a side saddle - Tree structure / design / strength & weakness - Broken trees / Cantles/ re-plating / welding / re-rivet / cracked split head plates.
10.45 - Training of the horse for side saddle Breed/Type, Age, Confirmation, Action, Way of going, Suitability, Trainability
11.15 - Side Saddle, Balance, Fitting – Riders, Judges, Instructors, Coaches perspective (Interactive workshop) The importance of a correctly fitted side saddle for the horse and rider and how it affects their performance – Balance / Width / Length / Pommels / Jumping / Flat work / Girthing systems / Balance strap fit and purpose / Suitability to the horse and rider
12.00 Open discussion & shared views invited, conclusion & summary of morning programme
12.30 Lunch break
1.30 Instructing, Teaching, Coaching (Interactive workshop) Judging aspect – Constructive criticism, positive feedback & encouragement Instructing - Body awareness - balance, flexibility, stability, harmony between horse & the side saddle rider Coaching - The importance of goal setting, work programmes, self-assessment, & evaluation. The Side Saddle Equitation & Equitation Jumping Competitions - Judging, marking system, mark sheet, scoring & comments made
3.30 Tea, coffee & biscuits
4.00 Open discussion & shared views invited, final conclusion & summary of the day Feedback forms - Attendance Certificates awarded - Sign out

Payment Details & Event Fees

You can order tickets using our Secure Online Entry System.
Payment is secure and it goes directly to The Side Saddle Association.
You will receive an email confirmation of your booking and payment.
Please make sure you check details here to make sure you enter the correct amounts in the payment boxes.

Ticket Cost: £30 per person to include lunch

Terms & Conditions

I have read and agree to abide by the Side Saddle Associations Rules and Regulations. I declare the information given is correct, to the best of my knowledge and belief.