SSA Area 14 Spring Side Saddle Show. (Going Ahead)

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Show Date
Sun, Jun 7, 2026
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Email:
sidesaddlearea14@gmail.com
Website:
www.facebook.com/SideSaddleAssociationArea14
Starting Times:

Commencing 10.00am. Judge for the day: Sarah Hislam ( Area 10)

 

Class 1
SSA Walk & Trot    
Entry Fee:
£12.50
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Open to SSA Members & Non Members. Walk & Trot Only Individual show required. No cantering permitted. Habits not compulsory Lead Rein Riders welcome. Riders not to have competed in any SSA classes before.
Class 2 Unaff
SSA Novice Side Saddle Equitation Class    
Entry Fee:
£12.50
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Open to Novice/ Newcomer Riders who have not competed in an Affiliated Equitation Class. Habits not required. Walk & Trot only in 'go round' Individual show - Canter optional. Open to Members & Non Members
Class 3
SSA Equitation Championship Open Qualifier (any age)    
Entry Fee:
£12.50
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
The Side Saddle Association EQUITATION CHAMPIONSHIPS OPEN 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. QUALIFIER FOR THE SIR LANCELOT MEMORIAL TROPHY A Special rosette sponsored by Lucinda Sims will be offered to the Adult Member, carrying their current Championship Points Card, of the SSA Area in which the Show is organised, who during the Equitation Qualifier Class (irrespective of final placing) is judged to be the most elegant. That member will be eligible to compete in the Final for the Sir Lancelot Memorial Trophy (donated by the late Mrs E. Skelton) at the National Side Saddle Show. A Member may only qualify once per season between one National Show and the next, and if the Judge’s first choice has already qualified, the rosette will be awarded to the next eligible competitor. QUALIFIER FOR THE LADY GUINEVERE TROPHY A Special rosette sponsored by SSA Area 6 will be offered to the Junior Member, carrying their current Championship Points Card, of the SSA Area in which the show is organised, who during the Equitation Qualifier Class (whether Open or Junior) (irrespective of final placing) is judged to be the most elegant. That Junior Member will be eligible to compete in the Final for the Lady Guinevere Trophy at the National Side Saddle Show. A Junior Member may only qualify once per season between one National Show and the next, and if the Judge’s first choice has already qualified, the rosette will be awarded to the next eligible competitor.
Class 4
SSA Side Saddle Riding Club Horse/Pony Open Class    
Entry Fee:
£12.50
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
• The Judge shall be on the current SSA Judges’ Panel 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. *May also be ridden astride*
Class 5
SSA Classical Ladies Side Saddle Qualifier    
Entry Fee:
£12.50
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Open to SSA Adult Members and Non-members, aged 18 and over on January 1st of the current year, riding sidesaddle, 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. Judges must use the mark sheet provided. 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 at 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 6
SSA Contemporary Ladies Side Saddle Qualifier    
Entry Fee:
£12.50
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
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.
Class 7
SSA Side Saddle Concours d’elegance    
Entry Fee:
£12.50
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
SIDE SADDLE CONCOURS d’ÉLÉGANCE The sole criterion for this class is the elegance of the picture presented by horse and rider. Attention may be paid to the rider’s personal appearance but detailed inspection of rider or tack is not required. Fancy dress or period costume is not permitted. Competitors are required to walk, trot and canter. No individual show is required, but the Judge may ask groups of 3 or 4 riders to give short displays. A Special rosette will be awarded to the highest placed Adult Member and Junior Member of the SSA carrying their current Championship Points Cards.
Class 8
SSA Side Saddle Costume Concours d’elegance    
Entry Fee:
£12.50
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
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. Detailed inspection of the rider’s period costume is not required. Fancy dress is not permitted. Competitors are required to walk, trot and canter. No individual show is required, but the judge may ask small groups of 3 or 4 riders to give short displays. A Special rosette will be awarded to the highest placed Adult and Junior Member of the SSA carrying their current Championship Points Card. Competitors should produce a brief résumé about their costumes for the Commentator.
Class 9
Clear Round Show Jumping - 1 Round    
Entry Fee:
£12.50
Member Fee:
£10.00
Info:
Course Heights from 40cm - 95cm. Ideal practice for National Show. Riders may enter more than once. Will follow after Class 7 has completed. 1 round per entry. *May be ridden Astride or Aside.
Show Secretary: SSA Area 14 Show Secretary
Gloucestershire,
Email: SSAarea14@outlook.com

Location
Talland School Of Equitation, Ampney Knowle, Cirencester, Gloucestershire GL75FD
Map Link: Talland School Of Equitation

Show Information

Online Entries close: Wednesday 3rd June 2026
Postal Entries close: Wednesday 3rd June 2026

Late Entries accepted in all classes.  
All classes will be on a outdoor arena surface

Ample Parking on hard standing. 

Warm up on surface.

Cafe & refreshments on site. 

Overnight & Day stabling available if required ( email secretary to confirm availability) 

Rider number not required. 

 

 

Payment Details & Event Fees

Online entries preferred in advance  You can book using our Secure Online Entry System.
Payment is secure and it goes directly to SSA Area 14.
You will receive an email confirmation of your booking and payment.

All Classes are affilliated to the Side Saddle Association ridden side saddle and are affiliated;
£10 per class for SSA Members, £12.50 per class for Non-members


Late entries, or on the day £15/ £17.50 

Stabling Information: Yes

 Overnight/ Day stabling available 

£40/ £15

Contact secretary@talland.net 

Prize Information

 All Prizes in kind

Refreshments:

Cafe open throughout

Practice Judging: Yes

Terms & Conditions
A. COMPETITION RULES 
FALLS: A fall of horse/pony or rider in any class run under Side Saddle Association rules will result in 
disqualification, and the rider must leave the ring dismounted. It is strongly recommended that medical advice is 
then sought before competing in any other class.
HORS CONCOURS: Members competing Hors Concours will only be awarded 2 Qualifying Points; they may not 
receive SSA Rosettes, Show Rosettes or any Prize with the exception of Open and Junior Equitation Classes 
where LEAD REIN
competitors should be considered for the Junior Turnout rosette. Leaders must be correctly dressed.
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 that meets 
one of the following current Safety Standards in all classes affiliated to or run by the SSA: All PAS 015; VG1; 
(BS)EN1384 2017; ASTM F1163 04a onwards; SNELL E2001; SNELL E2-17, AS/NZS 3838 2003 onwards. In 
addition the new BS/EN standard will be allowed, once approved with the finalised number being advised in due 
course. A Spur or Spur band is not permitted in any class where jumping is involved.
LEAD REIN COMPETITORS (SSA Members or Non SSA Members): may only compete Hors Concours in 
any affiliated class apart from Best Horse Pony or otherwise stated. In an Equitation Class, they are not 
eligible for SSA place rosettes but should be considered for the Junior Turnout Rosette. Leaders must be correctly 
dressed.
ADULT COMPETITORS (SSA Members or Non SSA Members): MUST be aged 18 or over on 1st January of 
the current year and MUST wear a correctly secured Skull Caps/Riding Hat that meets one of the following 
current Safety Standards in all classes: All PAS 015; VG1; (BS)EN1384 2017; ASTM F1163 04a onwards; SNELL 
E2001; SNELL E2-17, AS/NZS 3838 2003 onwards. In addition the new BS/EN standard will be allowed, once 
approved with the finalised number being advised in due course.
QUALIFIERS: Shows held up to and including the first day of the current year’s National Side Saddle Show will 
be Qualifiers for this year’s Show. Shows held after that date will be Qualifiers for the following year. 
CLASSICAL/CONTEMPORARY CLASSES: Riders may only enter either the Classical OR the Contemporary 
class, not both, unless they have two horses/ponies of a different type
THE SSA ADOPT the wearing of the Sunflower Armband for those with a hidden disability.
B. MARK SHEETS, ETC.
Show Report Sheets and/or Classical & Contemporary Side Saddle Class Mark Sheets Results are provided by 
the SSA and should be returned to SSA Show Affiliations (together with any unused Rosettes) within 14 days. 
Mark Sheets for Equitation Jumping, Working Hunter and WHP Classes are available to download from the SSA 
Website: sidesaddleassociation.co.uk
C. JUMPING CLASSES
Side saddle jumping classes are a crowd-puller and exceptionally popular. Shows wishing to offer them are invited 
to discuss the range of classes with their Area Chairman. You are asked, IN THE INTERESTS OF SAFETY, to 
request an SSA representative to walk and approve the course. All courses should be designed to encourage

All horses and ponies must be 4 years old or over
The Judge’s decision is final


All Classes are to be ridden Side Saddle, with the exception of class 2 and 8, which may be ridden astride

There will be a 30 minute break in classess to allow riders to change for costume class. 


The organisers reserve the right to refuse entry and to alter, amalgamate or cancel classes
There will be no ambulance in attendance although there will be trained First Aiders on the showground
All competitors and those in attendance are reminded of their individual responsibilities with regard to Health & Safety, not only to themselves but others on the show ground. This responsibility extends to safe parking of vehicles and management of horses/ponies
No responsibility will be accepted by SSA Area 14 or The Talland School of Equitation for any accident howsoever it is caused

 

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