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Show Date
Sun, Apr 12, 2026
Class
1
Novice Pony/ Horse
Info:
Class 1. Novice Side-Saddle Rider and/or Horse.
Riders not to have won a first in an equitation class. Riders may be led. There will be no
cantering as a ride, but competitors may canter (optional) in their individual show.
Class
2
SSA Equitation Championship Open Qualifier (any age)
Info:
Class 2. Open Equitation Championships Qualifying Class
Run under SSA Rules defined in the current Members’ Handbook. Open to SSA Members
and Non-Members. Members carrying their current Championship Points Cards are eligible
for SSA rosettes to 3rd Adult and 3rd Junior places and SSA Championship Points.
Southernden Side Saddles sponsor a rosette to the highest placed Member aged under 14
on 1st January of the current year. A rosette sponsored in memory of The Late Mr R Philpot
is offered to the Adult Member and Just So Elegant Side Saddle Hire sponsor a rosette for
the Junior Member, including lead rein riders, judged to be the best turned out.
Class
3
SSA Best Horse or Pony Ridden Side Saddle
Info:
Class 3. Best Horse or Pony.
Open to horses and ponies 4 years old or over: conformation & manners will be taken into
consideration; horses/ponies will not be stripped. A Special rosette will be awarded to the
highest placed Adult and Junior Members of the SSA carrying their current Championship
Points Cards.
The Highest placed coloured exhibit ridden by a competitor aged 16rs or over (who has not
already qualified) receives a Qualification Card and qualifies for the Side Saddle Final at the
CHAPS Championship Show. Open to any type of exhibit. Riders/Owners need not be a
member or their exhibit registered with CHAPS at the time of qualification, but in order to
compete at the Championships, the Rider/Owner must be a showing member and their
horse/pony registered with CHAPS before entering the final. Lead Rein competitors are
eligible for this class. Leaders must be correctly dressed.
Class
4
SSA Classical Ladies Side Saddle Qualifier
Info:
PLEASE NOTE, YOU MAY ONLY ENTER EITHER THE CLASSICAL OR COMTEMPORARY CLASS AT SHOWS AND ONLY QUALIFY FOR ONE OF THE FINALS UNLESS YOU HAVE TWO HORSES/PONIES OF A DIFFERENT TYPE.
Class 4. Classical Ladies Side Saddle Qualifier
Open to SSA Adult Members and Non-members, aged 18 and over on January 1st of the
current year, riding saddle, on horses exceeding 148cm (14.2hh). To be judged 25%
conformation and action, 25% manners and way of going, 25% rider, and 25% turnout of
horse & rider. Judges may request a short show, but exhibits; but horses will not be stripped.
Traditional habits must be worn. Fancy Dress and Period Costumes NOT permitted.
NB Silks Hats are permitted to be worn in this class AT ANY TIME OF THE DAY.
The highest placed horse/rider combination qualifies for the Final to be held at the National
Side Saddle Show. In the event of previous qualification, the Qualification Card may be
passed down to fourth place. The highest placed horse/rider combination qualifies for the
Final to be held at the National Side Saddle Show. One special rosette and the qualification
card will be given to the qualifying combination rider. each show, this may not always be the
winner. If the winner has already qualified they may be passed down to fourth place.
Qualifiers kindly sponsored by Mrs. T. Mitchell and Mr. L. Mitchell. Qualifying combinations
are required to become Full Members of the SSA 21 days prior to the National Side Saddle
Show or as soon as possible if qualified after that date to be eligible to compete at the Final.
Combinations qualifying between one National Side Saddle Show and the next may carry
forward the qualification, for that year only.
The four highest placed Riding Horse, Hack (not ex 160cm), Cob or Hunter, Mare or
Gelding, 4 years and over, ridden by a SSA Adult Member qualify for the current year’s
BSHA Championship Show Ladies Show Horse Championship. Combinations qualifying
after the current year’s BSHA Championship Show may carry forward the qualification, to
the following year. SSA Members who qualify for The Ladies Show Horse Championship, will
not be required to join the BSHA in order to compete in any Side Saddle class at the BSHA
National Championship Show. If the BSHA Championship Show entries have closed at the
time of qualification, competitors will not be charged a late entry fee for the Championship.
Class
5
SSA Contemporary Ladies Side Saddle Qualifier
Info:
Class 5. Contemporary Ladies Side Saddle Qualifier
Open to SSA Adult and Junior Members and Non-members riding a Native, Part Bred,Heavy or World Breed horse / pony side saddle. To be judged 25% suitability of horse/pony for rider, 25% manners and way of going for type, 25% rider, and 25% turnout of horse & rider. Conformation will not be taken into consideration. The Judge will request a short show. Traditional habits must be worn. N.B. Silk hats are permitted to be worn in this class AT ANY TIME OF THE DAY Judges are requested to use the mark sheet provided. The highest placed horse/rider combination qualifies for the Final to be held at the National Side Saddle Show. One special rosette and the qualification card will be given to the qualifying combination at each show, this may not always be the winner; if the winner has already qualified they may be passed down to fourth place. Qualifiers kindly sponsored by The Langley Family. Qualifying combinations are required to become Full Members of the SSA 21 days prior to the National Side Saddle Show or as soon as possible if qualified after that date to be eligible to compete at the Final. Combinations qualifying between one National
Side Saddle Show and the next may carry forward the qualification, for that year only.
PLEASE NOTE, YOU MAY ONLY ENTER EITHER THE CLASSICAL OR COMTEMPORARY CLASS AT SHOWS AND ONLY QUALIFY FOR ONE OF THE FINALS UNLESS YOU HAVE TWO HORSES/PONIES OF A DIFFERENT TYPE.
Class
6
Side Saddle Riding Club Horse/ Pony
Info:
Class 6. Side-Saddle Riding Club Horse/Pony Open Class.
Open to horses and ponies 4 years old or over. Riders will be required to give a short show
including a small jump, maximum 61cm (2’). The height may be adjusted during the course
of the class at the Judge’s discretion. The class shall be judged on the show, the manners of
horse/pony and its suitability for the rider. Conformation will not be considered. A Special
rosette will be awarded to the highest placed Adult and Junior Members of the SSA carrying
their current Championship Points Cards.
Show Secretary:
Side Saddle Association Area 8
Wheatlands Farm, White Horse Lane, Finchampstead, Wokingham, Berks RG404LZ
The Side Saddle Association South Camp Show 2026 Sunday 12th April 2026 1:30 Start Wheatlands Farm, White Horse Lane, Finchampstead, Berkshire, RG40 4LZ With grateful thanks to our host, Wheatlands Farm Side Saddle Classes for All Ages and abilities including Lead Rein ALL Classes to be ridden Side Saddle Open to SSA Members & Non-Members (A £5 Day Membership Fee to SSA will apply to cover all classes for Non-Members) SSA Panel Judge: Mrs R Collins Classes include SSA 2026 Qualifiers for The National Side Saddle Show Championship Show for Adult Equitation Championships, Junior Equitation Championships, Classical Ladies Side Saddle, Contemporary Ladies Side Saddle, 2026 BSHA Championship Show “Mears” Ladies Show Horse Championship Qualifier Pre-Show Entry Fees (before 08/04/2026) £10 For those camping Please use membership rates £15 non Campers. (CASH ONLY entries on the day £20 per class & will only be accepted if the class is not FULL) ALL Classes will be held on all-weather surfaces. Event Organiser: Ms S Clune - 13 Cromwell Road, Ascot, Berkshire, SL5 9DG. Enquiries email: Sarah.clune@yahoo.co.uk or Phone: 07912 619972 Mobile contact on the day: 07912 619972 or 07710 235787
Payment Details & Event Fees
Pre-Entry Fees £15 Those Camping enter as members at £10 please use apply members rates - Memberhsip in this instance means camp attendees
Entries on the day accepted is space permitting at £20 per class.
A £5 Day Participant Fee to SSA will apply to cover all classes for Non SSA Members
If the event is cancelled refunds will be sent less £5 per competitor to cover administration costs. Other refunds considered only on receipt of doctors or veterinary certificate.
SHOW & CLINIC RULES AND REGULATIONS
MAKING AN ENTRY IS TAKEN AS YOUR ACCEPTAANCE OF THESE RULES 1. The event will be run in accordance with the SSA Members Handbook 2026 with specific class rules as applicable *.
2. A copy of the relevant rulebooks will be available at the Secretary's office during the show.
3. All competitors, attendants and spectators must abide by the conditions of entry for the public associated with the Showground.
4. Neither the organisers, SSA or Wheatlands Farm accept liability for any claims in respect of injury or damage to any person, animal or property, however caused.
5. All competitors must wear the correct riding Attire whilst mounted. Adult riders not wearing such hats do so at their own risk. Juniors must wear hats to current British Safety Standard or above. Failure to do so will incur elimination.
6. Organisers and Stewards instructions must be followed at all times.
7. The organisers reserve the right to eliminate any competitor who, in their opinion, places him/herself or others in any danger or who fails to observe the rules.
8. The organisers reserve the right to change Judges or appoint substitutes and to amend the schedule as necessary at any time.
9. The Judge's decision shall be final.
10. All objections shall be lodged in writing within 15 minutes of the alleged incident with a deposit of £25, which will be refunded if the objection is sustained.
11.. No entries will be refunded without a Vet or Doctor's Certificate.
12. DISPENSATION: Any rider with a physical impairment or Special Educational Needs who may require adaptations for competing should apply in writing, accompanied by the relevant medical evidence certificate which externally verifies the impairment or condition, to the Hon General Secretary. The SSA has adopted the wearing of the Sunflower Armband for those with a hidden disability.
13. IDENTIFICATION OF STALLIONS: Stallions are to be identified by the horse wearing a blue ribbon in its tail AND a bridle disk, it is acceptable for the disk to be from another Society. RIDERS OF STALLIONS: Junior riders under the age of 14 years on 1st January of the current year are not permitted to ride a stallion in any SSA class or display and any other SSA event. Competitors must give stallions sufficient space for safety. The rider of any stallion is responsible for ensuring that they are under control at all times in any SSA class or display and any other SSA event.
14. All horses and ponies competing must be at least four years old.
15. Horses must be kept to a walk unless in the warm-up or competition arenas
17. Misuse of whips or spurs will incur elimination.
18. The Side Saddle Association endorses the British Horse Society Code of Practice for the Welfare of Horses and Ponies at events (Adapted by The Showing Council) and has adopted the British Equestrian Charter For The Horse. Both documents can be found and downloaded on the Competitions page/Shows & Fixtures of the SSA website: http://www.sidesaddleassociation.co.uk/shows_fixtures.asp
19. Habits are not required in every class – see class rules. Smart Riding Show-wear to be worn if not wearing a Side Saddle habit.
20. SSA Members MUST be carrying their championship points card in the Ring and it MUST BE COMPLETED ready for the judge to sign before entering the ring.
21. ONLY Horses/Ponies taking part in the Showing classes, or the Clinic are ALLOWED on site. Companion Animals must be declared on the Entry Form & Wear Show Number allocated to them at all times.
22. NO LUNGEING IS ALLOWED IN ANY OF THE ARENAS or on the Show ground
23. ALL Classes to be Ridden Side Saddle, (Unless Hors Concours with prior permission from the Show Secretary)
24. JUNIOR COMPETITORS (SSA Members or Non SSA Members): MUST have attained their 5th birthday and be under 18 on 1st January of the current year and MUST wear a correctly secured Skull Caps/Riding Hat.
Email Secretary - ssa_area_8@outlook.com
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