SUMMER ON-LINE TRAINING COMPETITION SHOW SERIES
To be held June, July, August, September
OPEN TO ALL ASSOCIATE AND FULL SSA MEMBERS
Entries open the first day of the month and close three weeks thereafter.
Video entries to be uploaded to YouTube and the links provided when requested under "Additional Information".
This is an on–line competition series designed for riders to improve their personal best. Where help and advice will be given in the feedback. Habits need not be worn in Class 1, 2 and 3 but smart competition dress code should be used where habits are not worn. We strongly advise that Novice riders wear a safety hat up to current safety standards or above. Horses ponies may be shared.
All competitors taking part in the series will be eligible for the Overall Points Championship (Points gained from placings in classes 1, 2 and 4). A Sash and £50 to the Champion - A sash and £25 to the Reserve
Class 1 The Novice Freestyle Walk and Trot Equitation Class. Entry Fee £15
No canter required, but competitors are expected to show walk and trot on both reins. Designed for new and less experienced members. Habits need not be worn. Display no longer than 3 minutes. Competitors must not have been placed in any affiliated SSA Equitation class.
Class 2 The Open Freestyle Walk, Trot and Canter Equitation Class. Entry Fee £15
Competitors are expected to show walk, trot and canter on both reins. Habits need not be worn. Display no longer than 3 minutes.
The above 2 classes will be judged on a basic mark sheet to include marks for the walk, trot (and canter in class 2) straightness of rider, harmony and effectiveness of aids.
Rosettes to 6th place after which specials will be awarded. Rosettes will be posted with feedback
Class 3 Equitation Training Test. Entry Fee £10
Open to Adult and Junior rider/horse combinations. Pick your own Equitation test from the 2025 SSA Handbook. A unique opportunity to ride a test with all round feedback on ‘way of going’ and horsemanship.
This is not a competition so marks will not be given. Feedback and a digital certificate will be emailed
Class 4 Side Saddle Costume Concours d’ Elegance. Entry Fee £15
Section A Riding School only
Section B Open
Wear your costume and ride through your individual show. The sole criterion for this class is the elegance of the picture presented by horse/pony and rider, and the way of going of the horse/pony. Safe tack must be used. Fancy dress is not permitted. A short show with walk and trot on both reins is required in which canter is optional. After your final salute please film a closer picture of your costume. Participants will be sent valuable feedback regarding their individual show, ‘way of going’ and costume advice.
Rosettes to 6th place after which specials will be awarded.
Thank you to our Sponsors, Marlake Rosettes and Louise Spencer
And a special thank you to Area 5 member Tanya Guest for co-ordinating this series
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