The Side Saddle Association® Newsletter Autumn 2018

THE 2018 NATIONAL SHOW Chloe wins Rider of the Year Title Cripps with ‘The Pirates of the Carribean’, riding Fabien van de Pluum, a magnificent Friesian stallion. This is the first time that the competition has been won by an overseas competitor and she and her team also won the “Wow” factor award. Kamilla Rohankova played Davy Jones and made the incredible outfit she wore, and the darkly handsome pirate was enacted by Jiri Budin. The Best Costume and Best over 40 went to Sarah Moreland whose Doris patiently put up with being dressed as an elephant with enormous ears. There was a large contingent from abroad attending the Association’s Show both as competitors and spectators. Juniors Carlijn and Annemarijn Arnoldus had a very successful show on the two ponies they had brought over from Holland, winning the Show Pony class and the Fancy Dress l-r: Mme E. Goudsmit-van der Putten, President the late Roger Philpot, 2018 Rider of the Year Chloe Marsh, plus numerous class placings. Alessandra Chairman Janet Senior and President of the Nederlandse Vereniging Het Damensadel, Mr Harro Goudsmit Continued...... arriage obviously suits 2017 Ireland with two horses. Her many other Reserve Rider of the Year, Chloe successes included the Working Hunter Marsh (nee Gunn), as she went Championship (Arctic Eclipse) and the Mone better this year to become Show Hunter Championship (Carnsdale Irish The Association’s 2018 Rider of the Year. Times). Reserve Adult Novice was Jennie She also took the Adult Amateur award Daniels riding her versatile Tilly Kingsclough and her mount Oaklawn Gypsy, owned by who also takes part in Re-enactments. Lisa Gunn, claimed the ‘Chieftain’ Trophy Junior Novice Champion was Grace as Horse of the Year. Ridden by Chloe for Churton with Molly King in Reserve position. 11 years, he also attended her wedding. A Friday’s dressage classes were well filled, record has been set by Chloe and Oaklawn with Hazel Allin on Val Peacock’s Haflinger, Gypsy as it is believed that they are the only Oxnead Schann taking the Huntingdon combination of horse and rider to have won Salver and Lucinda Mitchell on Paul Mitchell’s all three Adult Championship titles together Splash of Colour winning the Vicarage Farm (Novice, Intermediate and Open). Rosebowl. The prestigious Adult Freestyle Amy Bryan-Dowell also stepped up a gear to Music class for the ‘Joie de Vivre’ bronze to take the Reserve title, having been fourth was won by a newcomer to the Show, Lois THE LATE ROGER PHILPOT in 2017. Amanda Bernard and Lizzie Harris Seymour on Diorissimo, who also won the It was with great sadness that the Side took third and fourth place respectively, Adult Intermediate Equitation class. Saddle Association learned of the sudden Amanda taking home Vice President Sarah The evening’s Rococo competition was death of our President Mr Roger Philpot. Sherwin’s magnificent Welham Bowl for down in numbers but all the acts were of a Roger joined the Association in winning the Adult Open Equitation Jumping. high standard. The winning performance, 1983, was National Chairman from 1988 The winner of the Junior Rider of the Year the Haunting Ghost (which swept the board for eight years and a Vice Chairman for a Championship, Millie Somerfield, also made winning the “Wow” factor and Best costume further ten years before being elected as great strides from her 2017 Reserve Junior awards as well), was a real family affair with President on 1st April 2017. Novice title. Coached by Hazel Allin, this Jessica Ross riding Norman assisted by He was a Side Saddle Panel Judge and year she rode her eventer Laughton’s Lady her mother Emma and sister Annabelle. a renowned trainer with many Members 1. In Reserve position was the 2015 winner, The props were made by Grandpa and the attributing their successes to Roger’s Sophie Preston, with a new ride, her mother’s costume by Grandma! Sadly, Annabelle was teaching. Doonaveeragh Lizzie Puddingwood. involved in a freak riding accident the next Roger has been instrumental in promoting Adult Intermediate Champion Caroline day and was taken to hospital as a matter the Association in the UK and internationally Kristunas rode Yvonne Brocklehurst’s game of urgency where she was kept in for several and has been a true Ambassador for the little cob, Freddie, to a well-deserved win. days, but is now home and recovering slowly. sport of side saddle riding across the Caroline has been knocking on the door for Many letters, cards and messages were sent world. He will be greatly missed by all those some time, usually with borrowed horses. from the Show to her and she was awarded who knew him and respected his wealth of Reserve was Alexandra Molesworth St. the Smith Memorial Rosette. knowledge, experience and above all his Aubyn. Adult Overseas Equitation Champion passion for side saddle. Adult Novice Champion Robyn Catterall Karolina Frankilova from the Czech Republic A full obituary will appear in the next issue had a very worthwhile trip from Northern gave a stunning performance in the Caro “Pirates of the Caribbean” Caro Cripps winner from the Czech Republic, Karolina Presentation to the Winning Rococo act. l-r: Emma Ross, RDA Champion Katie Gul- Frankelova on Fabian van de Pluum, (aka Jack Sparrow) takes her bow with Pirate liver with Sponsor Ginny Oakley Pope, Jessica Ross on Norman and Annabelle Ross. Jiri Budin and Kamila Rohankova as Davy Jones.

Alessandra Tatti from Sicily wearing a traditional Sicilian 2018 Adult Open Equitation Champion, Amelia Bevan Junior Novice Champion, Grace Churton receiving the bridal costume from the Campidano region on her mother’s Rougemont. Millwood Cup from SSA President, the late Roger Philpot.

Mr. David Snowden, representing the Worshipful SSA President the late Roger Philpot raises his hat to Reserve Rider of the Year Amy Bryan-Dowell being Company of Saddlers, presenting the 2018 Junior presented with the Scottish Quaich by Maureen James. Rider of the Year, Millie Somerfield, with a bridle. Intermediate Champion, Caroline Kristunas.

Tatti from Sicily won the Historical costume class on Anna Jezcova’s Bar. She wore an elaborate and colourful traditional “Quarte Sant’Elena” bridal costume from the Sardinian area called Campidano. The National Show is a friendly family show, and a good example of that was the Schive mother/daughter combination both riding the well-known Nightwatch Man. Morgan was successful in many classes and her mother Jeneen took the Mature Riders Championship.

Ringspy. Adult Novice Champion, Robyn Catterall. Photographs by Emmpix

2 The Side Saddle Association Autumn 2018 Newsletter THE 2018 NATIONAL SHOW Photos by Emmpix

Hazel Allin Jennifer Martin

Pairs winners Rachael Forkings on Harrys Caro Cripps and Rococo fun Lizzie Harris Lad & Gemma Rees on Banjo

Sarah Moreland on Lockley Quest

Greased lightnin’ - Danielle Spinney riding Clandon Oliver Twist Packed audience! Golden cape - Chantal Diederich

Autumn 2018 Newsletter The Side Saddle Association 3 Pre-veterans winner Rose Cuddly toys for Fledglings Carlijn Arnoldus Sinclair-James on Half Irish Samantha Wilson on Rughavens Senitta on Stephanies Steady & Straight

Winning the Coloured Horse or Pony class Lucinda Mitchell on A Splash of Colour Getting wet in the Champagne Challenge

Sir Lancelot winner Colbeach Alexandra Molesworth St Aubyn Mark of Distinction

Mature riders winners Tatty Barwick HUTTON & ROSTRON ARENA Show jumping team victors Area 5

4 The Side Saddle Association Autumn 2018 Newsletter Chairman’s Message hope this newsletter finds you well and thanks go to you all. I was overwhelmed that Championship Show - watch this space! enjoying a great and very hot summer. this year broke the record for the largest In closing, I would like to take this So far, 2018 has been another brilliant number of overseas visitors in attendance opportunity to wish each of you a safe and Iyear for our members both in this country - 40 members and guests travelled from far happy conclusion to 2018 and look forward and overseas – it’s wonderful to hear and and wide to support and watch the Show. to seeing you again in the near future. see you all flying the flag for the ‘Art of Side All who attended saw the incredibly high Kindest regards and best wishes Saddle’ and the Association - congratulations standard of side saddle riders and horses to everyone on your achievements. we are fortunate to have in this country and On behalf of the Association, I would like of whom we are all very proud. to express my grateful thanks to all those The Show was not without its difficulties, members who work away quietly in the however. The previously ‘undeclared’ background to support the Association’s changes to the restricted use of Addington’s aims and ambitions. Your continued efforts facilities came as a huge and disappointing don’t go unnoticed, as the Association shock to all and I would like to reassure values each and every one of you. everyone that these changes have NOT Another brilliant Side Saddle gone unnoticed and are being addressed Championships has been and gone, (they as I write to you. Two meetings to review say time flies when you’re having fun!) the Show have already taken place and all The National Side Saddle Show Group, comments and concerns received from supported by a small but extremely hard- competitors, NSSSG and SSA Officers working SSA team, contributed towards have been duly noted. A working party has making the Show a great success. You been set up to look at where improvements all did a sterling job and I thank each and can be made to ensure things run more every one of you for the time, effort and smoothly next year, including a revamp of dedication you give year-on-year to produce the schedule and timetable, and the format such a brilliant, high level and prestigious of the presentations etc. I am excited to see Janet Senior show. You are amazing people and grateful what we can achieve together for the 2019 Chairman, The Side Saddle Association

Side Saddle News from ‘Down Under’ Australia from Wendy Tidbold

ony Clubs For a first time under side saddle, the stallion I have already held two Side Saddle went very well and his rider, Suzanne was PClinics here so far this year, one at a delighted as she put him through his paces. pony club to encourage younger riders. I Whilst we are few out here riding side take all my side saddles and the young riders saddle, I have done all I can for the last 25 all have a try – on their own horses. They love years to promote this equestrian experience. the experience from the very young to older teens. As I am also a saddler (specialising in side saddles) I follow this session with a talk on saddle fitting – how your saddle should fit yourself and your horse. I had to perform quite a few adjustments to the saddles of a couple of riders in order to improve the fit on their horses. Adult Side Saddle Clinic My next clinic was held at Linda Shore’s property outside Toowoomba where she teaches and trains horses for their owners. We had eight (8) riders on the day who were all very keen to try the art of riding side saddle. They all had a wonderful time and rode well for their first time in the side saddle.

Andalusian National Show he Andalusian National Championships were held at a large indoor equestrian Tarena north of Brisbane. I took some of my side saddles along and one of the top riders on her Andalusian provided a side saddle demonstration under lights as I gave a talk on side saddle from the centre ring.

Autumn 2018 Newsletter The Side Saddle Association 5 NATIONAL SIDE SADDLE SHOW 2018 RESULTS FRIDAY Note: Owner listed only if different from rider

Walk / Trot Dressage 11 Adult Freestyle to Music Place/Rider Horse Owner Area 1 Lois Seymour Diorissimo 8 1 Hannah Catterall Arctic Eclipse 21 2 Emma Lee-Smith Barnys Diamond Smuggler 4 2 Xanthe Banks Woodroyd GB Karen Williams 14 3 Esther Rostron Penstrumbly Our Abram 8 3 Julie Harrison Little Lady 11 4 Amanda Chatfield Kingsclough Masquerade 12 4 Lily Burrows Meg 5 5 Jennifer Murtagh Fantastic Gift 2 5 Imogen Davies Cranford Air Frost Samantha J Davies 2 6 Nicole Heinisch Darling Macushla Valerie Lewis 8 6 Elizabeth Sobey Mount Pleasant Playboy Perdita Sobey 16 12 Rococo Pas Seul 2 Native Breed Dressage 1 Jessica Ross Norman 5 1 Alexandra Molesworth 2 Jana Carney Trixies Silver Spirit 11 St Aubyn Taffechan Rough Diamond Alan Bateson 12 3 Elizabeth Sobey Mount Pleasant Playboy II Perdita Sobey 16 2 Debora Lewis Rosebrook Teresa I’Anson 10 13 Caro Cripps Pas Seul 3 Danielle Spinney Clandon Oliver Twist Anne Neame 8 1 Karolina Frankelova Fabian van de Pluum 20 4 Lauren Redstone Captain Elegance 8 2 Corrinn Upton Libero Quinn 8 5 Moya Payne Derrow Lad Sarah Clune 8 3 Sarah Moreland Lockley Quest 4 6 Lily Williams-Musitano Doddenhill Petit Fleur Karen Williams 10 4 Jo Strange Cholderton Ida 8 5 Danielle Spinney Clandon Oliver Twist Anne Neame 8 3 Novice Dressage 6 Chantal Diederich Triunfador 8 20 1 Gemma Rees Banjo II 6 Sarah Moreland Best Costume and Best over 40 2 Nichola Steele Colbeach Mark of Distinction Georgina Steele 8 3 Jo Fox Colourfields Murphy 10 14 Restricted Turnout 4 Nichole Heinisch Darling Macushla Valerie Lewis 8 1 Christine Pike Cholderton Ida Jo Strange 8 5 Georgina Ridal Sabrehill Solo 12 2 Esther Turner Othello Sue Fernside 18 6 Hazel Allin Oxnead Schann Val Peacock 12 3 Louise Allen Swilly Lad 4 4 Agatha Joly de Lotbiniere Carrigan Springer Veronica Levett-Scrivener 4 4 Open Restricted Dressage 5 Xanthe Banks Woodroyd GB Karen Williams 14 1 Hazel Allin Oxnead Schann Val Peacock 12 6 Imogen Davies Cranford Air Frost Samantha J Davies 2 2 Chloe Gunn Oaklawn Gypsy Lisa Gunn 12 3 Jennie Medlock Bric A Brac 8 15 Junior Newcomers Equitation 4 Georgina Ridal Sabrehill Solo 12 1 Moya Payne Derrow Lad Sarah Clune 8 5 Sophie Preston Doonaveeragh Lily Mrs J Preston 8 2 Grace Chittenden Bloomfield Barack Olivia Greig 4 6 Lucinda Mitchell A Splash of Colour Paul Mitchell 14 3 Annabelle Ross Caereini The jazz Singer 5 4 Phoebe Whiting Stockham Nicholai Kaye Whiting 8 5 Junior Dressage 5 Molly Wing Merrymans Timpani 4 1 Millie Somerfield Laughton’s Lady I 12 6 Claudia Cartmail Skellorn Marquis Helen Cartmail 11 2 Hannah Davies Banjo II Amanda Davies 6 3 Grace Churton Penhwnllys Serene de Mon Katherine Allard 7 16 Senior Newcomers Equitation 4 Elisa Kinsey William Shakespeare Melanie Chippindale 14 1 Jennie Medlock Bric A Brac 8 5 Roseanna Carr Hartford Royal Prince Laura Gray 2 2 Jane Strawson Pembroke Grey Mist 12 6 Lily Williams-Musitano Doddenhill Petit Fleur Karen Williams 10 3 Gemma Rees Banjo II 6 4 Lauren Redstone Captain Elegance 8 6 Open Novice Dressage 5 Hannah Catterall Arctic Eclipse Robyn Catterall 21 1 Amy Bryan Dowell Ceilis Bouncer 11 6 Karolina Frankelova Fabian 20 2 Lucinda Mitchell A Splash of Colour Paul Mitchell 14 3 Jennifer Martin Jonas O’Shannon Brenda Allen 4 17 Historical Side Saddle Class 4 Lizzie Harris Wild West 5 1 Alessandra Tatti Bar Anna Jezkova 20 5 Hazel Allin Oxnead Schann Val Peacock 12 2 Rebekah Marks-Hubbard Little Saffier 8 6 Sarah Moreland Lockley Quest 4 3 Leila Marvin Lowmoor Mystic Meg 12 4 Agatha Joly De Lotbiniere Carrigan Springer Veronica Levett-Scrivener 4 Highest Combined percentages Classes 4 & 6: Hazel Allin 5 Susan Lomax Cholderton Ida Jo Strange 8 7 Open Elementary & Medium Dressage 6 Annemarijn Arnoldus Stefanies Steady and Straight Helen Van Der Wal Overseas 1 Claire Brown Oxnead Act One 14 2 Lucinda Mitchell A Splash of Colour Paul Mitchell 14 18 Classical Ladies Qualifier for 2019 3 Gill Greenwood Moreton Hall Storming Norman 19 1 Rose Sinclair-James Half Irish 14 4 Rachel Lambert Dreammaker ES 10 2 Tatty Barwick Vicarage Painted Lady 12 5 Clare Simper Walter Mitty 3 Emma Lee-Smith Barnys Diamond Smuggler 4 4 Jane Strawson Pembroke Grey Mist 12 Vicarage Farm Rose bowl 6 & 7: Lucinda Mitchell 5 Caroline Bullen Borough Free Flight 10 8 Dressage with Jumping 6 Robyn Catterall Carnsdale Irish Times Michael Lewis 21 1 Ellie Jones Casanova Laura Cardwell 11 19 Large Riding Club Performance Horse 2 Emily Worthington Othello 18 1 Ellis Jones Casanova Laura Cardwell 11 3 Jessica Downham Skye’s the Limit 14 2 Hannah Jones Topenhow Lebenslad Steven Basnett 11 4 Sharon Thompson Eagle River 6 3 Rachel Graham Clover Chilli 9 5 Laura Watts Chapalowe Bee A Star 14 4 Gail Brown Zonda 2 6 Rhian Lawless Amy Van De Veenhoeve Paula Lawless 4 5 Gill Greenwood Moreton Hall Storming Norman 19

9 Dressage with Jumping 20 Small Riding Club Performance Horse 1 Chloe Edgar Lisnergrancy Shamrock Diane Edgar 11 1 Caroline Kristunas Freddie Yvonne Brocklehurst 5 2 Gail Brown Zonda 2 2 Laura Gray Betwys Dewr 2 3 Lizzie Harris Wild West 5 3 Anna Robson Santa Fe 14 4 Elizabeth Rogers Lord Manhattan 5 4 Rhiann Lawless Amy Van De Veenhoeve Paula Lawless 4 5 Sarah Edmunds Darkley Dreaming Dexter 5 5 Ayisha Longdon Fenrose Silver Rebel 12 6 Libby Colmer Andy Mac Hannah Colmer 2 6 Samantha Wilson Rughavens Senitta 9

Highest Adult 8 & 9: Sarah Edmunds highest placed Junior Ellie Jones 21 Junior Rider Performance Pony 10 Junior Freestyle to Music 1 Millie Somerfield Laughton’s Lady I 12 1 Sophie Preston Doonaveeragh Lily Mrs J Preston 8 2 Jenna Calver Puddingwood Temptress Carla Calver 4 2 Harriet Birkby Smokey Joe Miss Esther Rostron 8 3 Molly Wing Merrymans Timpani 4 3 Jana Carney Trixies Silver Spirit 11 4 Grace Churton Penhwnllys Serene De Mon Katherine Allard 7 4 Carlijn Arnoldus Stephanies Steady 5 Libby Colmer Andy Mac Hannah Colmer 2 & Straight Forward Helen Van Der Wal Overseas 6 Jana Carney Trixies Silver Spirit 11 Riding Club Performance Horse/Pony Champion Caroline Kristunas on Freddie

6 The Side Saddle Association Autumn 2018 Newsletter 3 Clare Simper Walter Mitty Clare Simper 4 Saturday Results..... 4 Hazel Allin Oxnead Schann Val Peacock 12 5 Caroline Kristunas Freddie Yvonne Brocklehurst 5 Place/Rider Horse Owner Area 6 Rachel Lambert Dreammaker ES Rachel Lambert 10 50 Cygnet Rider of the Year 1 Imogen Davies Cranford Air Frost Samantha J Davies 2 57 Adult Intermediate Turnout 2 Xanthe Banks Woodroyd GB Karen Williams 14 1 Rachel Forkings Parrys Lad Rachel Forkings 6 3 Grace Savory Monty Ellie Savory 4 2 Hazel Allin Oxnead Schann Val Peacock 12 3 Katie Ockendon-Evans Gallliano III 4 51 Junior Open Equitation 4 Lois Seymour Diorissimo 8 1 Millie Somerfield Laughton’s Lady I 12 5 Jennifer Martin Jonas O’Shannon Brendan Allen 4 2 Sophie Preston Doonaveeragh Lily Mrs J Preston 8 6 Gail Brown Zonda 2 3 Ellie Jones Casanova Laura Cardwell 11 4 Hannah Davies Banjo II Amanda Davies 6 58 Adult Intermediate Jumping 5 Belinda Pennington Madison Mist Lucinda Pennington 4 1 Alexandra Molesworth St Aubyn Taffechan Rough Diamond Alan Bateson 12 6 Jenna Calver Puddingwood Temptress Carla Calver 4 2 Pippa Booth Charlie 10 3 Caroline Kristunas Freddie Yvonne Brocklehurst 5 51 Junior Open Turnout 4 Rachel Lambert Dreammaker ES 10 1 Millie Somerfield Laughton’s Lady II 12 5 Chloe Edgar Lisergrancy Shamrock Diane Edgar 11 2 Jenna Calver Puddingwood Temptress Carla Calver 4 6 Gail Brown Zonda 2 3 Sophie Preston Doonaveeragh Lily Mrs J Preston 8 3 Hannah Davies Banjo II Amanda Davies 6 59 Adult Novice Equitation 5 Ellie Jones Casanova Laura Cardwell 11 1 Robyn Catterall Arctic Eclipse 21 6 Belinda Pennington Madison Mist Lucinda Pennington 4 2 Gemma Rees Banjo II 6 3 Lucinda Mitchell A Splash of Colour Paul Mitchell 14 52 Junior Open Jumping 4 Danielle Spinney Clandon Oliver Twist Anne Neame 8 1 Sophie Preston Doonveeragh Lily Mrs J Preston 8 5 Jennie Medlock Bric A Brac 8 2 Millie Somerfield Laughton’s Lady I 12 6 Jennie Daniels Tilly 5 3 Jenna Calver Puddingwood Temptress Carla Calver 4 4 Ellis Jones Casanova Laura Cardwell 11 59 Adult Novice Turnout 5 Hannah Davies Banjo II 6 1 Kerry Harrison Albus Dumbledore 12 6 Belinda Pennington Madison Mist Lucinda Pennington 4 2 Samantha Wilson Rughaven Senittta 9 3 Gemma Rees Banjo II 6 53 Junior Novice Equitation 4 Rachael Barker Kingsclough Masquerade Amanda Chatfield 12 1 Grace Churton Penhwynllys Serene De Mon Katharine Allard 7 5 Danielle Spinney Clandon Oliver Twist Anne Neame 8 2 Moya Payne Derrow Lad Sarah Clune 8 6 Sarah Edmunds IO Silver Lightning 5 3 Molly Wing Merrymans Timpani 4 4 Perdy Dabliz Brown Sugar Sacha Dablis 8 60 Adult Novice Jumping 5 Jessica Ross Norman 5 1 Jennie Daniels Tilly 5 6 Lily Burrows Meg 5 2 Robyn Catterall Arctic Eclipse 21 3 Sarah Edmunds Darkly Dreaming Dexter 5 53 Junior Novice Turnout 4 Kerry Harrison Albus Dumbledore 12 1 Perdy Dabliz Brown Sugar Sacha Dablis 8 5 Alexandra Kennedy Whitfield Pyjamas 5 2 Jana Carney Trixies Silver Spirit 11 6 Samantha Wilson Rughavens Senitta 9 3 Molly Wing Merrymans Timpani 4 4 Moya Payne Derrow Lad Sarah Clune 8 Class 61 Junior Horsemanship 5 Elizabeth Sobey Mount Pleasant Playboy Perdita Sobey 16 1 Jenna Calver Puddingwood Temptress Carla Calver 4 6 Grace Churton Penhwnllys Serene De Mon Katharine Allard 7 2 Ellis Jones Casanova Laura Cardwell 11 3 Annabelle Ross Caerini The Jazz Singer 5 54 Junior Novice Jumping 4 Perdy Dabliz Brown Sugar Sacdha Dabliz 8 1 Roseanna Carr Hartford Royal Prince Laura Gray 2 5 Grace Chittenden Bloomfield Barrack Olivia Greig 4 2 Perdy Dabliz Brown Sugar Sasha Diabliz 8 6 Jessica Ross Norman 5 3 Molly Wing Merrymans Timpani 4 4 Grace Churton Penhwnllys Serene De Mon Katherine Allard 7 Class 62 Senior Horsemanship 5 Jessica Ross Norman 5 1 Rachael Forkings Spoton Sir Rupert 6 6 Lily Burrows Meg 5 2 Sue Vincent Barrcode Codebreaker 4 3 Mrs Anne Everall Sapphire 19 55 Adult Open Equitation 4 Shirley Anderson Fits the Bill 21 1 Amelia Bevan Rougemont Alex Bevan 4 5 Rose Sinclair-James Half Irish 14 2 Clare Brown Oxnead Act I 14 3 Amy Bryan Dowell Ceilis Bouncer 11 63 Non Show Pony 4 Chloe Gunn Oaklawn Gypsy Lisa Gunn 12 1 Moya Payne Bubbles Clare Mitchell 8 5 Emma Lee-Smith Barnys Diamond Smuggler 4 2 Phoebe Whiting Stockham Nicholai Kay Whiting 8 6 Elizabeth Rogers Lord Manhattan 5 3 Claudia Cartmail Skellorn Marquis Helen Cartmail 11

55 Adult Open Turnout 64 Show Hunter Type Pony 1 Clare Brown Oxnead Act I 14 1 Penny Harper Bunbyrt Best Man Jane Harper 5 2 Chloe Gunn Oaklawn Gypsy Lisa Gunn 12 2 Annabelle Ross Caercina Jazz Singer 5 2 Amelia Bevan Rougemont Alex Bevan 4 3 Nelly Dabliz Taffecan Bailey Sacha Dabliz 8 3 Elizabeth Rogers Lord Manhattan 5 4 Elizabeth Sobey Mount Pleasant Playboy II Perdita Sobey 16 3 Emma Lee-Smith Barnys Diamond Smuggler 4 5 & Lead Special: Annemarijn Arnoldus Stephanies Steady & Straight Helen Van der Wal Overseas 3 Lizzie Harris Wild West 5 4 Gabriella Ivey Solomon’s Seal 10 65 Show Pony 5 Amy Bryan Dowell Ceilis Bouncer 11 1 Carlijn Arnoldus Velvetys First & Favourite Henk Calis Overseas 5 Amanda Bernard Hobnob II Abigail Bernard 8 2 Harriet Birkby Absolutely Sure 8 6 Laura Gray Betws Dewr 2 3 Xanthe Banks Woodroyd GB Karen Williams 14

56 Adult Open Jumping 66 Small Riding Horse 1 Amanda Bernard Hobnob II Abigail Bernard 8 1 Lauren Redstone Captain Elegance 8 2 Chloe Gunn Oaklawn Gypsy Lisa Gunn 12 2 Sarah Gibbons Mafeking 4 3 Lizzie Harris Wild West 5 3 Hannah Daniels Ibrahim 5 4 Amy Bryan Dowell Ceilis Bouncer 11 4 Anna Robson Sante Fe 14 5 Elizabeth Rogers Lord Manhattan 5 5 Chantal Diedrich Triunfador 8 20 6 Laura Gray Betws Dewr 2 6 Agatha Joly de Lotbiniere Carrigan Springer Veronica Levett-Scrivener 4

57 Adult Intermediate Equitation 67 Large Riding Horse 1 Lois Seymour Diorissimo 8 1 Amelia Bevan Tiger Oats Sharon Moss 4 2 Rachel Forkings Parrys Lad 6 2 Helen Thomas Summer Time Lady Too 6

Autumn 2018 Newsletter The Side Saddle Association 7 3 Lorna Blake Lowmoor Years of Grace 12 6 Emma Lee-Smith Barnys Diamond Smuggler 4 4 Kim Johnson Scottish Star 4 7 Abigail Shaw Mr Darcy Dancer Amy Cook 12 5 Charlotte Charnick Tallents Quest Pearl Charnick 4 8 Robyn Catterall Carnsdale Irish Times Michael Lewis 21 6 Lois Seymour Diorissimo 8 9 Jane Strawson Pembroke Grey Mist 12 Qualified BSHA Championship & Riding Horse Champion Amelia Bevan – 10 Eleanor Bletsoe-Brown Broadshard Simplicity N/A Tiger Oats; Reserve: Helen Thomas – Summer Time Lady Too. HOYS Qualifying Horse: Jayne Ross: Time2Reflect Best Turned Out Rider in class 75 Helen Cowley: Dragons Den 68 Open Hack 1 Gabriella Ivey Solomon’s Seal 10 76 Sir Lancelot Concours d’Elegance Final 2 Jennifer Murtagh Fantastic Gift 2 1 Georgina Steele Colbeach Mark of Distinction 8 3 Alison Jewell New Future Fling 10 2 Lizzie Harris Wild West 5 4 Carrie-Anne Ashbolt Shooting Star II 14 3 Gabriella Ivey Solomon’s Seal 10 4 Robyn Catterall Carnsdale Irish Times Michael Lewis 21 Qualified BSHA Championship 5 Elizabeth Rogers Lord Manhattan 5 69 Open Cob 6 Gemma Rees Banjo II 6 1 Jessica Downham Skye’s The Limit 14 2 Clare Simper Walter Mitty 4 77 Versatile Horse/Pony 3 Chloe Edgar Lisnergrancy Shamrock Diane Edgar 11 1 Kerry Harrison Albus Dumbledore 12 4 Lucinda Mitchell A Splash of Colour Paul Mitchell 14 2 Sarah Edmunds Darkly Dreaming Dexter 5 5 Mandy Hall Banjo Patterson 10 3 Jennie Daniels Tilly 5 6 Julie Harrison Little Lady 11 4 Libby Colmer Andymac Hannah Colmer 2 5 Leila Marvin Lowmoor Mystic Meg Leila Marvin 12 Qualified BSHA Championship – Jessica Downham – Skye’s the Limit 6 Roger Edmunds IO Silver Lightning Sarah Edmunds 5 70 Fancy Dress 1 Carlijn Arnoldus Velvety’s First & Favourite Henk Calis Overseas 2 Gil Holman Revokes Romeo Helen Holman 11 3 Elizabeth Sobey Mount Pleasant Playboy II Perdita Sobey 16 4 Lily Burrows Meg 5 Rider of the Year: Saturday 5 Annemarlijn Arnoldus Stephanies Steaqdy & Straight Helen Van der Wal 20 Adult Side Saddle Rider of the Year (1-4th place) Place/Rider Horse Owner Area 71 Junior Costume Concours d’Elegance 1 Chloe Gunn Oaklawn Gypsy Lisa Gunn 12 1 Belinda Pennington Madison Mist Lucinda Pennington 4 2 Amy Bryan Dowell Ceilis Bouncer Amy Bryan Dowell 11 2 Lily Williams-Musitano Doddenhill Petit Fleur Karen Williams 10 3 Amanda Bernard Hobnob II Abigail Bernard 8 3 Moya Payne Bubbles Claire Mitchell 8 4 Lizzie Harris Wild West Lizzie Harris 5 4 Jana Carney Trixies Silver Spirit 11

5 Xanthe Banks Woodroyd GB Karen Williams 14 Adult Intermediate Side Saddle Rider of the Year 6 Penny Harper Bunbury Best Man Jane Harper 5 1 Caroline Kristunas Freddie Yvonne Brocklehurst 5 2 Alexandra Molesworth 72.1 Adult Costume Concours d’Elegance St Aubyn Taffachan Rough Diamond Alan Bateson 12 1 Jane Harper Crimewave II 5 3 Rachael Lambert Dreammaker ES Rachael Lambert 10 2 Morgan Schive Nightwatch Man 8 4 Chloe Edgar Lisnagrancy Shamrock Diane Edgar 11 3 Karen Byrd OSO Crosby 5

4 Jennifer Martin Jonas O’Shannon Brenda Allen 4 Adult Novice Side Saddle Rider of the Year 5 Carrie Anne Ashbolt Shooting Star II 14 1 Robyn Catterall Arctic Eclipse Robyn Catterall 21 6 Alexandra Kennedy Whitfield Pyjamas 5 2 Jennie Daniels Tilly Jennie Daniels 5

3 Sarah Edmunds Darkly Dreaming Dexter Sarah Edmunds 5 72.2 Adult Costume Concours d’Elegance 4 Kerry Harrison Albus Dumbledore Kerry Harrison 12 1 Elizabeth Rogers Fresco Depot 5 2 Lauren Redstone Captain Elegance 8 Junior Open Side Saddle Rider of the Year 3 Rachel Forkings Parrys Lad 6 1 Millie Somerfield Laughton’s Lady I Millie Somerfield 12 4 Emily Worthington Abney Chardonnay 18 2 Sophie Preston Doonaveeragh Lily Mrs J Preston 8 5 Alexandra Cherrett Boysie Clare Barnett 10 3 Jenna Calver Puddingwood Temptress Carla Calver 4 6 Nicole Heinish Darling Machushla Valerie Lewis 8 4 Ellie Jones Casanova Laura Cardwell 11 72.3 Adult Costume Concours d’Elegance Junior Open Young Rider Side Saddle Rider of the Year – Jenna Calver 1 Helen Thomas Summertime Lady Too 6 Junior Novice Side Saddle Rider of the year– Grace Churton 2 Clare Brown Oxnead Act I 14 Reserve – Molly Wing 3 Paige I’Anson Rosebrook Teresa I’Anson 10 Junior Novice Young Rider Side Saddle Rider of the Year – Molly Wing 4 Anna Robson Santa Fe 14 Reserve – Roseanna Carr 5 Rachel Lambert Dreammaker ES 10 Cygnet Rider of the Year Championship – Imogen Davies 6 Jo Fox Colourfields Murphy 10 Reserve – Xanthe Banks Champion : Jane Harper – Crimewave II Amateur Champion – Chloe Gunn Reserve: Helen Thomas – Summer Lady Too Reserve – Amy Bryan Dowell Adult Overseas Champion– Karolina Frankilova 73 Small Mountain and Moorland Reserve – Kamila Rohankova 1 Lily Williams-Musitano Doddenhill Petit Fleur Karen Williams 10 2 Kaye Whiting Stockham Nicholai 8 Owner of the Horse of the year: Lisa Gunn 3 Imogen Davies Cranford Air Frost Samantha J Davies 2 Teams: Dressage: Area 12 4 Jana Carney Trixies Silver Spirit 11 Equitation: Area 8 5 Grace Savory Monty Ellie Savory 4 Equitation Jumping: Area 8 6 Claudia Cartmail Skellorn Marquis Helen Cartmail 11 Team Showjumping Relay – Area 5

74 Large Mountain and Moorland Best Dressed Judge and Steward Competitions 1 Corrinn Upton Libero Quinn 8 kindly sponsored by Thompstone Toppers 2 Deborah Lewis Rosebrook Teresa I’Anson 10 3 Ayisha Longdon Fenrose Silver Rebel 12 Best Dressed Judges: 4 Harriet Birkby Monacha Sunshine Boy 8 Friday: Henrietta Barton 5 Tracey Bonner Hirstmund Barolo 14 Saturday: Ginny Oakley 6 Dawnie Harris Master Huntsman 8 Sunday: Sarah Rook Mountain and Moorland Champion: Lilly Williams-Musitano – Doddenhill Petit Fleur Reserve: Deborah Lewis - Rosebrook Best Dressed Stewards Friday: Dennis Curphey 75 Ladies Horse of the Year Show Qualifier Saturday: Barbara Wale 1 Jayne Ross Time2Reflect Mrs Diane Stennett N/A Sunday: Pam Digby 2 Helen Cowley Dragons Den 4 3 Lynn Russell Cappa Sham Baileys Horse Feeds N/A Groom- Best Dressed Groom competition 4 Amelia Bevan Tiger Oats Sharon Moss 4 kindly sponsored by Mr Darrol Scovell 5 Georgina Steele Colbeach Mark of Distinction 8 Friday: Catherine Hislam

8 The Side Saddle Association Autumn 2018 Newsletter Saturday: Annabel Montgomery 110 Ladies Small Hunter Sunday: Lucinda Pennington 1 Robyn Catterall Carnsdale Irish Times Michael Lewis 21 2 Gemma Rees Banjo II 6 Stable Managers Tankard to he most caring groom : 3 Morgan Schive Nightwatch Man 8 Sue Fernside groom to Othello 4 Anna Robson Santa Fe 14 The Meg Cup: Caroline Kristunas 5 Samantha Wilson Rughaven Senitta 9 Overdraft Tankard: Ellie Jones The Smith Award – Annabelle Ross 111 Ladies Large Hunter 1 Emma Lee-Smith Barnys Diamond Smuggler 4 2 Louisa Harvey Mr Wooster 14 3 Hannah Jones Torpenhow Lebenslad Steven Basnett 11 Sunday 4 Jane Strawson Pembroke Grey Mist 12 5 Sue Vincent Barrcode Breaker 4 101 Pony Rider Stakes 6 Beth Jacomb Jonas O’Shannon 4 Place/Rider Horse Owner Area Show Hunter Champion: Robyn Catterall – Carnsdale Irish Times. 1 Laura Gray Betwys Dewr 2 Reserve: Emma Lee-Smith – Barnys Diamond Smuggler 2 Grace Churton Penhwnilys Serene De Mon Katharine Allard 7 3 Caroline Kristunas Freddie Yvonne Brocklehurst 5 112 Ex Racehorse 1 Elizabeth Rogers Lord Manhattan 5 102 Horse Starter Stakes 2 Kim Johnson Scottish Star 4 1 Samantha Wilson Rughavens Senitta 9 3 Trish Hearn Earth Tremor 6 2 Ellis Jones Casanova Laura Cardwell 11 3 Elisa Kinsey William Shakespeare Melanie Chippindale 14 113 Pairs 4 Kerry Harrison Albus Dumbledore 12 1 Rachael Forkings Harrys Lad & Gemma Rees Banjo 6 5 Agatha Joly de Lotbiniere Carrigan Springer Veronica Levett-Scrivener 4 2 Louise Allen Swilly Lad & Polly Baker Mosstown Star 4 6 Rachel Graham Clover Chilli 9 3 Sarah Gibbons Mafeking & Millie Gibbons Montcliffe Politician 4 103 Open Stakes 114 Open Working Hunter Pony 1 Libby Colmer Andy Mac Hannah Colmer 2 1 Libby Colmer Andy Mac Hannah Colmer 2 2 Kerry Harrison Albus Dumbledore 12 2 Laura Gray Betwys Dewr 2 2 Agatha Joly de Lotbiniere Carrigan Springer Veronica Levett-Scrivener 4 3 Sarah Edmunds Darkly Dreaming Dexter 5 4 Jane Dippolito Kissemmie Ebony 5 Section 1 5 Molly Wing Merrymans Timpani Lynn Wing 4 105.1 Adult Concours d’Elegance Best Jumping Round: Libby Colmer – Andy Mac 1 Morgan Schive Nightwatch Man 8 Proven Hunter: Sarah Edmunds – Darkly Dreaming Dexter 2 Lorna Blake Lowmoor Years of Grace 12 1st N/E 133 cms : Molly Wing – Merrymans Timpani 3 Carrie-Anne Ashbolt Shooting Star II 14 1st N/E 143 cms : Laura Gray – Betwys Dewr 4 Louisa Harvey Mr Wooster 14 1st N/E 153 cms : Libby Colmer – Andy Mac 5 Susie Flook The Belle of the Ball 10 6 Lois Seymour Diorissimo 8 115 Novice Working Hunter Highest Place Silk Hat : Morgan Schive – Nightwatch Man 1 Robyn Catterall Arctic Eclipse 21 Highest Placed Bowler Hat: Lois Seymour 2 Emma Brown Flying Chicken Andy Brown 12 3 Samantha Wilson Rughaven Senitta 9 Section 2 4 Rhiann Lawless Amy Van Der Veenhoeve Paula Lawless 4 5 Rachel Graham Clover Chilli 9 105.2 Adult Concours d’Elegance 6 Emily Worthington Abney Chardonay 18 Highest Place Silk Hat: Emma Lee-Smith – Barnys Diamond Smuggler Proven Hunter: Emma Brown – Flying Chicken Further results not available 116 Open Working Hunter Concours d’Elegance Champion 1 Ellie Jones Casanova Laura Cardwell 11 2 Sarah Edmunds IO Silver 5 106 Junior Concours d’Elegance 3 Agatha Joly de Lotbiniere Carrigan Springer Veronica Levett-Scrivener 4 1 Grace Churton Penhwnllys Serene De Mon Katherine Allard 7 4 Pippa Booth Charlie 10 2 Belinda Pennington Madison Mist Lucinda Pennington 4 5 Kerry Harrison Albus Dumbledore 12 3 Xanthe Banks Woodroyd GB Karen Williams 14 Best Jumping Round Under 15.2hh: Agatha Joly De Lotbiniere - Carrigan Springer 4 Grace Chittenden Bloomfield Barack Olivia Greig 4 Best Jumping Round Over 15.2hh: Ellie Jones - Casanova 5 Binky Chung Mount Pleasant Jack The Lad G Chung 4 Proven Hunter : Sarah Edmunds – IO Silver 6 Nellie Dabliz Taffechan Bailey Sasha Dabliz 8 Working Hunter Champion - Robyn Catterall – Arctic Eclipse . Reserve - Ellie Jones - Casanova 107 Classical Ladies Final 2018 1 Elizabeth Rogers Lord Manhattan 5 117 Coloured 2 Amelia Bevan Rougemont Alex Bevan 4 1 Lucinda Mitchell A Splash of Colour Paul Mitchell 14 3 Esther Rostron Penstrumbly Our Abram 8 2 Gemma Mullin Daisy 11 4 Robyn Catterall Carnsdale Irish Times Michael Lewis 21 3 Lily Williams-Musitano Doddenhill Petit Fleur Karen Williams 10 5 Amy Bryan Dowell Sightline Jill Robinson 11 4 Moya Payne Bubbles Clare Mitchell 8 6 Clare Simper Walter Mitty 4 5 Alice Vincent Puzzles Genesis 7 6 Emma Brown Flying Chicken Andy Brown 12 108 Lead Rein & Fledgling Pony 1 Carlijn Arnoldus Stephanies Steady & Straight Helen Van Der Wal Overseas 118 Gracious Ladies 60 years + 2 Claudia Cartmail Skellorn Marquis Helen Cartmail 11 1 Barbara Wale Laughton’s Lady Millie Somerfield 12 3 Grace Savory Monty Ellie Savory 4 2 Louise Victoria Graham Lowmore Years of Grace Lorna Blake 12 3 Mrs Anne Everall Sapphire 19 Lead Rein 4 Daphne Robinson Dillon Kristina Gambling 5 1 Xanthe Banks Woodroyd GB Karen Williams 14 5 Susie Flook The Belle of the Ball 10 2 Imogen Davies Cranford Air Frost Samantha J Davies 2 6 Chantal Diederich Triunfador 8 20 Overall placings 119 Mature Riders 51-60 years 1 Carlijn Arnoldus Stephanies Steady & Straight 1 Jeneen Schive Nightwatch Man Morgan Schive 8 2 Xanthe Banks Woodroyd GB 2 Hazel Allin Oxnead Schann Val Peacock 12 3 Claudia Cartnail Skellorn Marquis 3 Jennifer Martin Jonas O’Shannon Brenda Allen 4 4 Imogen Davies Cranford Air Frost 4 Gill Greenwood Moretonhall Storming Norman 19 5 Grace Savory Monty 5 Gail Brown Zonda 2 6 Elaine Nichols Vital Spark 5 109 Arab 1 Grace Churton Penhwnilys Serene De Mon Katherine Allard 7 120 Just Mature Riders 45-51 years 2 Jennifer Murtagh Fantastic Gift 2 1 Tatty Barwick Vicarage Painted Lady 12 3 Hannah Daniels Ibrahim 5 2 Sarah Gibbons Mafeking 4 3 Clare Simper Walter Mitty 4

Autumn 2018 Newsletter The Side Saddle Association 9 4 Nicole Heinisch Darling Macushala Valerie Lewis 8 124 Soda Pop Challenge 5 Karen Byrd OSO Crosby 5 1 Grace Churton Penhwnllys Serene De Mon Katharine Allard 7 6 Mandy Hall Banjo Patterson 8 2 Annemarie Arnoldus Stephanies Steady & Straight Helen Ven Der Wal 20 Mature Riders Champion: Jeneen Schive 3 Jana Carney Trixie Silver Spirit 11 Reserve: Hazel Allin 4 Jess Cook Bubbles Clare Mitchell 8 5 Lily Burrows Meg 5 121 Family Pony 6 Carlijn Arnoldus Velvety’s First & Favourite Henk Calis 20 1 Sarah Hislam & Lily Williams-Musitano Doddenhill Petit Fleur Karen Williams 10 125 Pre Veteran 2 Virginia Redgrave Glengissings Zebedi 4 1 Rose Sinclair-James Half Irish 14 3 Lizzie Harris 2 Lois Seymour Diorissimo 8 & Jana Carney Trixies Silver Spirit 11 3 Karen Byrd OSO Crosby 5 4 Jess Cook 4 Lucinda Mitchell A Splash of Colour Paul Mitchell 14 & Moya Payne Derrow Lad Sarah Clune 8 5 Gill Greenwood Moretonhall Storming Norman 19 6 Karolina Frankelova Fabian Van De Plumm 20 122 Family Horse 1 Mimi Jones 126 Veteran & Chloe Edgar Shamrock Lisnagrancy Diane Edgar 11 1 Jane Harper Crimewave II 5 2 Jenna Calver 2 Emily Worthington Othello Susan Fernside 18 & Polly Baker Mosstown Star Polly Baker 4 3 Laura Watts Chapelowe Lee A Star 14 3 Hannah White 4 Alexandra Kennedy Whitfield Pyjamas 5 & Daphne Robinson Dillon Kristina Gambling 5 5 Ayisha Longdon Vital Spark Liz Williams 6 4 Gail Brown Zonda 2 6 Chantal Diederich Triunfador 8 20 Veteran Champion: Jane Harper Crimewave II 123 Champagne Challenge 1 Jennie Daniels Tilly 5 2 Jess Cook Derrow Lad Sarah Clune 8 3 Helen Holman Revokes Romeo 11 4 Jessica Downham Skye’s The Limit 14 5 Anna Jezkova Pedronita 20 6 Kerry Burgess Amadeus 4

Area 1 News

rea 1 members Grace travel the miles to help us out! Hardie and Eilidh Herd We have a few new members Atook part at the Brechin for 2018 and are delighted to Spring Show and reaped great see the interest in the sport results, gaining many points growing all the time. We have and prizes! We look forward to plans to run a demo day up in hosting Blair Castle International the very north of the country, Horse Trials side saddle with dates still to be confirmed. equitation class later in the year, Hopefully we will grasp some the NERC summer show and new riders’ interest and get a various agricultural shows in the few new people on board! We area where we hope to be well have a few members who would represented in the side saddle absolutely love to make the trip classes. It’s quite hard going up to ‘the Nationals’, some of whom here in the North of Scotland with haven’t experienced it before, a lack of instructors and saddle hopefully in 2019 we can send a fitters nearby, but we get by and lorry load of Area 1 members to Grace Hardie are very grateful to those who the ‘nationals’ and join the party!

Area 5 display

At Dallas Burston Polo Club Karen Byrd and Jennie Daniels Photos Edward by Daniels

10 The Side Saddle Association Autumn 2018 Newsletter Clare Simper Area 4 reports on a weekend of side saddle at Shanbally Stud, Craughwell, Galway.

cracking weekend of riding in Ireland was dedicated to an evening of side saddle from Tom MacNamara all 17.2hh of him! We on the weekend of 6th/7th of July where both myself and our guinea pig riders aptly named him Shanbally Souvenir. Aafter a less-than-favourable start with could demonstrate the art of side saddle and Hugely looking forward to seeing Polly Ryanair managing to lose my luggage which help answer questions and encourage those out on her Souvenir aside next season and a included all my shims and teaching/riding who would like to start. revisit before the RDS qualifiers in April next equipment! Both riders were on horses that had not season to coach tweak polish and laugh with We went on to have a wonderful couple of been ridden aside before and in true Irish them all again. days coaching ahead of RDS Royal Dublin style both girls rode beautifully and gave our Enormous thanks to Chloe Hester for Show to get the super Irish ladies tweaked audience a superb overview of riding aside. inviting me to do a weekend of coaching and prepped for the biggest show on their Needless to say the MacNamara in Galway and the MacNamara family for calendar. family provided fabulous hospitality and allowing us to use their fabulous facilities The quality of horses and riders are of entertainment with a brilliant after party with and wonderful hospitality at Shanbally course second-to-none and on my many traditional Irish music and Gin- and Poteen- Stud Craughwell for the clinic day and also hunting trips aside I have been fortunate to fuelled bike racing in their super outdoor to Maria MacNamara and Chloe Glynn for meet these lovely ladies and it was fun and arena. riding so beautifully for us all in the evening hugely rewarding to help them train for their My travelling companion Polly Baker from in grand style. big week. Area 4 will never forget her first trip to Ireland After a busy hot day coaching the evening as she came back with a stunning purchase Clare Simper.

Area 7 Summer Show e were delighted to welcome Champagne Challenge with commemorative members from so many areas of the rosettes, kindly sponsored by our Head WSSA to our annual Summer Show. Steward Mr Jim Noad, presented to all This was a milestone in our area’s history as competitors. The worthy recipient of the it was 21 years ago that Anthea Derby (our red adult rosette and bottle of bubbly was current National Vice President) held the first Sharon Thompson with Grace Churton as show at her home in Shepton Mallet. The our Junior winner. weather was set fair and our judge, Miss C. We would like to thank our generous Alice Vincent Wills-Goldingham had a difficult task ahead sponsors, Galaxy Horseboxes for the of her officiating over some well contested beautiful rosettes and sashes. Thanks too classes. Standards were high across the go to our willing stewards, Alex Macara and board and everyone took home some Felicity Lawson and all families and friends valuable feedback from their performances. who supported our day. The highlight of the day was our celebratory

Results Novice Side Saddle Horse or Pony - Penny Clarke Junior Equitation Qualifier - Grace Churton Adult Equitation Qualifier - Jenny Chamberlain Sir Lancelot Qualifier - Alice Vincent Jenny Chamberlain and Carrie Ann Ashbolt Side Saddle Horse or Pony - Grace Churton Riding Club Horse or Pony - Sharon Thompson Concours d’Elegance and Costume Concours d’Elegance - Carrie Ann Ashbolt Junior Points Champion - Grace Churton Junior Reserve Champion - Elisa Kinsey Adult Points Champion - Jenny Chamberlain Adult Reserve Champion - Sharon Thompson Area 7 Adult points - Jenny Chamberlain Area 7 Junior Points - Grace Churton The Inter Area Trophy which was presented by Miss E. Turner for the Area accruing most points on the day went to Area 7 Team. Louisa Harvey and Penny Clarke Photo courtesy of A. Macara

Autumn 2018 Newsletter The Side Saddle Association 11 Area 8 ulia Izzard with the consistent Liberal Lady II aka Libby has won all her equitation Jclasses this year in Area 8 at the Spring Area 8 show Heathfield Agricultural Show and South of England Show (she also came 3rd in the SoE Costume Concours d’elegance). Photos by Iain William Cadle

Julia and Libby in equitation Libby in Costume concours d’elegance Julia receiving awards in equitation Photos Iain by William Cadle

Area 8 Dressage

Corinn Upton on Pipistrelles Dark Skies Moya Clune on Bubbles Margaret Teasdale on Henry

Corinn Upton on Pipistrelles Dark S Lauren Redstone on Captain Elegance kies Jess Crook on Derrow Gillian Parr on Fushico All Photos Iain by Cadle

12 The Side Saddle Association Autumn 2018 Newsletter Area 9 News e are hoping to organise a social colours arrive. fortunate we were to be in such a large gathering in the autumn, held at Hope to see many of you soon at our bright indoor school especially given the Wmy place, which is located on the Autumn Show on Sunday 23rd September, very wet weather! This generous owner of Queensbury Estate near Drumlanrig Castle. even if you are attending on foot please this venue, a friend of one of our Committee, Those bringing their horse will ride out for come along to help or spectate. agreed the use of this if we donated £50 to lovely hack around the estate either aside or The Seminar in October even though this is Brooke which we raised this with our popular astride then return for afternoon tea or BBQ, primarily organised for Judges & Instructors, raffle and coffee/cake contributions. – again depending on the weather. Those who are everyone is welcome to attend and is an saving money for our funds and grateful to not riding this year are more than welcome to excellent forum for learning more about side everyone who volunteered their help on the come along on foot - date will be announced saddle and meeting all the trained instructors day. Our judge, Mrs Shirley Anderson from soon. For long distance members, I can offer in Areas 9 and 2. N. Ireland, reported that she enjoyed her overnight accommodation and a stable if Carol Rogerson visit to our area and was impressed with our you want to bring your equine friend, there Our summer show in June, was again members and their horses. is lovely hacking on Drumlanrig Estate and a successful show held at a private yard the scenery is stunning when the autumn in Dolphinton and everyone agreed how

Walk and Trot 1. R. Black & Dudley Novice Horse/Pony 1. R. Black & Dudley Equitation Open 1. J. Murtagh & Fantastic Gift 2. P. Brandon & Parker 3. S. Robb & Cracker 4. S. Wilson & Rughavens Senitta 5. R. Graham & Clover Chilli Novice Equitation 1.R. Black & Dudley Best Horse or Pony 1. S. Robb & Cracker 2. P. Brandon & Parker 3. S. Wilson & Rughavens Senitta Classical Ladies Qualifier 1. J. Murtagh & Fantastic Gift 2. P. Brandon & Parker 3. S. Wilson & Rughavens Senitta 4. R. Graham & Clover Chilli , Horse/Pony Jump Stakes 1. R. Graham & Clover Chilli 2. S. Wilson & Rughavens Senitta 3. P. Brandon & Parker Class 8 - Open Jump Stakes 1. S. Wilson & Rughavens Senitta 2. P. Brandon & Parker Costume Concours d’Elegance 1. J. Murtagh & Fantastic Gift Area Show Points Results 1. R.Black & Dudley 2. S. Wilson & Rughavens Senitta 3. R. Graham & Clover Chilli 4. S. Robb & Cracker Visitor - J. Murtagh & Fantastic Gift.

Area 12 Nadya Brown SSA A Instructor/Judge BHSIITIV

arlier this year I had the privilege to be nearest I can compare to would be Burghley invited to run a clinic and judge in the Estate where there was a lovely old stable ECzech Republic. I flew to Prague and block, long sweeping driveways wending from there we drove to Terezin, a former their way through the parkland towards military town which included stables, a lovely the river on one side and the estate on the old indoor school and accommodation other, through which I enjoyed a horse and in a hostel type building for us humans, a carriage drive complete with a fully explained restaurant, where we went daily for lunch English version of what we were seeing as and some interesting historical buildings, we drove by. and very little traffic. The day of the show arrived, a little Horses and riders entered through the big windy which meant we had to dispose of old doors into the beautiful indoor school for our gazebos thoughtfully provided by our their session, from the very experienced to a hosts, fortunately a well-fitting hat rarely first-time horse and rider side saddle. Mostly moves. Classes were as we run in England, the horses were Czech-bred along the lines open equitation tests with the help of a very of the Irish Sport Horse. I can honestly say capable interpreter and Costume Concours every animal was lovely and every rider and d’Elegance. The children were led on the horse was a pleasure to train. The system of horses and had their own games section. It girthing up is a little different from England was a lovely day for all concerned but not one horse had a problem and the It was a pleasure and an honour to be saddles remained firmly in place. there. After two days, we travelled to Veltrusy, the

Autumn 2018 Newsletter The Side Saddle Association 13 Carol Smith Obituary

rea 16 is sadly depleted following the recent loss of our Many years ago the brother of one of our junior members Marion longstanding committee member and friend Carol Smith. Chanin suffered massive head injuries following a riding accident and Following her early retirement from teaching 25 years Carol volunteered to visit Edward at home on a regular basis and use Aago Carol threw herself joyfully into the horse world and her teaching skills to help him recover as much speech and mental achieved her lifelong ambition of owning a horse. function as possible. Edward is now a very successful para dressage It was fortunate for Carol that top showjumper and showing rider. producer Wendy Gibson lived just a couple of miles from her and In addition to her work for the SSA and the church Carol served together they scoured the country looking for the right horse and as a secretary to the Parish Council for many years and she was finally came home with a young but promising mare called Jess. also a school governor. Her gentle and calm demeanour was greatly Wendy could see that Jess had showjumping potential and in her appreciated by all she had dealings with. skilful hands Jess successfully competed up to and including Grade When Carol’s beloved husband Graham developed Parkinson’s A. To own such a talented horse was a great thrill for Carol and she disease and dementia shortly after his retirement as a Captain in the was always ringside cheering them on. At home Carol hacked Jess Merchant Navy she was a dedicated carer. With her help he was able round our stunning Devon countryside and helped out at the yard to live at home for many years and it was his great good fortune to as much as she could. Over the years Carol kept numerous horses have been married to such a wonderful person. with Wendy but Jess was the first and her quality cob Betsy was the It wasn’t all about horses Carol also adored dogs. Her twin brother horse that Carol spent the most time riding sidesaddle. Noel recalled how on a childhood holiday Carol had tried to persuade At the Area 16 Pas Seul competition one year Carol was thrilled to her parents to let her bring home an abandoned collie. She would come away with a large trophy. This was hugely deserved as Carol often appear at shows with her boxer dogs and in later years her not only gave a great performance on the day but was also a superb Bassett hounds delighted the crowds and kept Carol company at seamstress and had made many of the props herself including a home after Graham had passed away. giant patchwork teapot which sat next to the vicar throughout her Carol will be sadly missed by so many people in her family funeral much to his puzzlement and our amusement! community and the horse world. Carol used her talent for sewing to create habits period costumes and Pas Seul outfits for herself and many others and she was also in demand at Dunchideock church stitching and embroidering garments for the vicar. If anyone had a habit that didn’t quite fit them Carol would soon make a few alterations and it would be perfect. When Wendy’s Aunt had a mastectomy Carol set to work sewing pockets into all her favourite bras for her prosthesis so that she could still wear them. When one of our committee members got married Carol offered to make her bridesmaids’ dresses and the finished results were beautiful. Carol was a longstanding Area 16 Committee member and after she developed a love of making beautiful and intricate browbands she would offer one each year as a raffle prize at our AGM. The lucky winner would then spend a few hours with Carol discussing their exact requirements and colour scheme and they were always thrilled by the results. The year that Wendy’s Arab won at HOYS it was Carol’s browband that helped the team win the “Dressed to Impress” trophy.

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14 The Side Saddle Association Autumn 2018 Newsletter Guinness is good for you!

Guinness is side saddle champion at Side Saddle at Aintree 2018 Aintree International Show 2018

met Guinness roughly 5 years ago when when the winners were announced and our amazing support from behind the scenes as owners Fred and Anne Clarkson who I was fellow chairlady was pulled up first reserve I couldn’t have achieved any of this without previously competing another horse for in which was Hannah Jones then even more your help and encouragement.... oh and Ibetween hunting season had bought the thrilled when Katie Yeo was called forward Prosecco! most handsome grey I had ever seen. We for Reserve Champion then Guinness And now we can do it all again in 2019 soon became close and I asked his owner and myself being called forward for the as we won the Ladies’ Day Sidesaddle Fred if I could try the side saddle on the grey Championship. All I can recall is the roof Championship again at the Aintree National and see what happens. Of course he said practically being lifted off Aintree Equestrian Show! This time with Lizzie Harris and Wild yes and the rest is history. We have gone Centre and lots of tears of joy. West who were reserve champions. from strength-to-strength trying to push our Therefore that took us to carry on our limits to see what we could achieve – we success winning the “Equi-Trek Supreme Beatrice Robinson & Guinness even managed to bag ourselves a 3rd in a Horse Championship and then The “Equine- HOYS qualifier for the Ladies’ Hunter! From Lens Elite Reserve Supreme Champion” of show ring to hunting field he is just a true the whole show! Words failed me as I just gentleman and I am so proud of how far he couldn’t believe what I then went on to do has come. Back in October 2017 and with Bringing in the Winners on Ladies’ Day at all our achievements and success Fred and the Randox Health Grand National Event Anne offered me Guinness and of course I at Aintree racecourse and what a fantastic was never going to say no! I am so lucky to experience that was. We were involved in have the opportunity that many would give ‘meet & greet’ at the main entrance greeting their right arm for and we certainly haven’t all the race goers into the racecourse then let anyone down. went on to do a side saddle display for the Guinness and I attended the Aintree public in the parade ring with a group of National Show in June 2017 and what a specially selected side saddle riders also weekend that became starting with some I had a television interview with Racing UK dressage on the Friday gaining some accompanied by Janet Senior. fantastic scores and a lovely start to the Then before I knew it the time had arrived weekend. for Katie Yeo and me to lead in the winner Then Saturday was filled with an Open of the Topham Chase and what a buzz that Working Hunter Class Side saddle and the was being on the Grand National racecourse “traditional Masters” class which was very leading in the amazing Ultragold and what well attended and we had a lot of tough a beautiful horse it is. That moment from competition but Guinness stood up to the going on to the racecourse to lead in the mark and then we continued our success winner to leaving the parade ring after on the Sunday which led us into the best taking Ultragold to the winner’s enclosure evening performance of our lives. We had was fantastic and the crowd were building been placed in the top two in a couple of up the type of atmosphere only dreams are our classes which meant we had got to go made of. I’m sure I can speak on behalf of in the Champions of Champions which was Katie and myself when I say it was “the best of course the ‘Seddon Leatherwork Picture experience of our lives”. of Elegance Ladies’ Day Championship” All that is left to say from Guinness and which had a fantastic turnout and everyone myself is a massive thank you to all involved

Katie and Beatrice at Aintree 2018 Photos supplied Aintree by looked amazing. I was absolutely thrilled in the Aintree National Show team and my

Autumn 2018 Newsletter The Side Saddle Association 15 Hannah Davies at Tallands Equestrian Centre July 2018 annah Davies, the 2017 Junior Rider of Pippa was impressed with Hannah’s ability the Year, has just returned from Talland and said on Thursday she would like Hannah HEquestrian Centre in Cirencester. to ride two schoolmasters. She was so Her mum, Amanda Davies won the ‘Pattie impressed with Hannah that she would swap Curtis Memorial trophy’ for the best groom her to a different horse for her last session. to a Junior Rider Award at the 2017 National The next morning Pippa had arranged Side Saddle Show. With this award Pammy for Hannah to ride her own Connemara FEI Hutton and her family have kindly donated a pony. A lovely grey who Hannah quickly £200 training bursary. gelled with and soon were doing half passes Hannah was very excited to be given the and two-time flying changes. Its extended opportunity to be trained by the best. She trot was explosive and Hannah had her first planned to have two lessons a day, one on ever experience of passage. her own pony Beechpark Molly and one on a Then Pippa said she had left the best ‘til schoolmaster with Pippa Hutton. We arrived last and that Hannah was such a quality on Wednesday night to settle Molly in and rider that she could have ‘OLLY’, a GRAND had a very friendly and helpful welcome from PRIX schoolmaster, the top horse in the the staff especially as it was late and we had yard! Hannah brought ‘OLLY’ into the school arrived in the middle of the England match in and we all gasped as she had gone from the World Cup semi-final! 14.2hh to 18hh! He was huge. She jumped The next day Hannah had her first session on board and within minutes was doing one on a super FEI pony, he taught her to ride half time flying changes across the school. Then pass. Pippa gave her excellent instruction for the piece de resistance Pippa had them and was very impressed with Hannah’s doing passage and piaffe around the school. centre lines, faultless was the word she used Hannah said she was coming out of the Hannah Davies and Olly with Pippa Hutton more than once. saddle he was so powerful!

Galway Blazers 14th to 17th February never had a side saddle on him before, I had never ridden him before and had not hunted with the Galway Blazers before. Louise and Clare told my Mummy porky pies, “the walls are small” they said! Friday night we all enjoyed a fun night out at a wonderful fish restaurant then straight to bed ready for the big day. We arrive at Tarpeys Bar at Adrahan in good time the next morning. Lots of people already filling up the pub, so we all downed half a pint of hot port while we awaited the horses’ arrival. A motley selection of horse lorries and trailers arrived, and out of an old trailer came Hadley and another chestnut for Louise Askew. We quickly put on the side saddles and hopped on and lined up in the market square for all the photographs. We were so lucky that it was a bright sunny February day. And then we were off. (Mummy followed in the car with Anna, mother of 11) Hadley was a star, and flew over the walls, he knew his job well and was not fussed about the side saddle. He was so amazing that we bought him! We finished the day at Joe and Johnny’s house for tea while the horses were washed down. To go back to the hotel we had a lift in Johnny’s open top truck, with Beth, Louise Askew and me grinning away in the back. Back to the hotel for tea and a bath, to lare Simper organised a trip to Ireland large walls. get ready for the hunt ball. The Irish ladies were to hunt with the Galway Blazers, for the The rest of us arrived on Friday, and met turned out very well, they had all had their hair Cside saddle ladies of Area 4. I was invited up with the others at the Lady Gregory Hotel, done before hand, next year we need a hair to join the group, which included Beth Jacomb, who were making the most of their mini holiday dresser too. It’s a bit like going to the Nationals Louise Allen, Kate Overs, and Louise Askew as having spent the afternoon in the hotel spa. without plaiting your horse. I danced until a helper as Mummy had a broken collar bone. After a quick lunch we went to meet the horses about 2 in the morning but sadly had to get up It was an interesting exercise bringing the side and see which saddle fitted which horse. I early to catch the plane home. Next year we saddle on the plane, the saddle had its own was lucky and the second horse that fitted my will come sooner and leave later. seat, I might send it next time by courier! saddle was Hadley, whose colour matched my What a cracking day to be sure. Clare, Louise A and Kate hunted on the hair. Clare and Louise brought clever bits and Thursday at Craughwell, jumping numerous bobs to make the saddle fit a treat! Hadley had Aggie De Lotbiniere

16 The Side Saddle Association Autumn 2018 Newsletter CATCHING UP with Henrietta Barton

enrietta Barton has been a long Henrietta riding Minton standing Member of the SSA including being Area 12 Chairman Hfor over a decade an SSA Vice Chairman for 8 years and a Judge for the SSA P(UK) BSPS and the BSPA judging all over the World. She has had many successes in the show ring side saddle and also with the well-known Show ponies from her West Leake Stud. Her fourth generation West Leake Sophistication was shown for 13 years ridden first by Henrietta’s nieces and then by her son Henry. This included competing at HOYS for 13 years.

Your first memory of riding… My first pony was a chestnut mare Hinton Silhouette whom I remember was led in leading rein classes by my father as her walk was too fast for my mother! She was also ridden by my sister Elizabeth. She became the foundation mare for our West Leake Stud.

Your favourite horse or pony… My 15.2hh Concours d’Elegance specialist The Dickon who won the Costume Concours d’Elegance at the Royal International Horse Show The Sir Lancelot Championship and too many other Concours to mention. Being of petite stature I was just the right size for him which is so vital for the overall picture. many occasions - unfortunately this award The person who has influenced has been dropped at HOYS. you most… The late Ronnie Marmont who produced Your ideal holiday – no expense spared!... many Ladies’ Hunters and was a great Anywhere in the world as long as I am on a support and mentor to so many in the early hot sunny beach. days of the Association. He instilled in me that elegance was the key to success. He The piece of wisdom you would pass on called it the “Munnings look”. He was a true to a child… perfectionist. Make the most of every opportunity.

Your favourite piece of equestrian Your best side saddle moment… equipment… Winning at the RIHS at Wembley in the 1970s The Owen side saddles that I have collected on my 13.2hh show pony. It was an evening over the years. I have only ridden on Owens performance and I was pulled forward to they fitted my ponies hacks and hunters. stand in the spotlight in front of the Royal With their gleaming saddle panels I won the Box where HM The Queen and HRH Best Turned Out in the Ladies’ Hunters at Princess Margaret were sitting. I will never Henrietta and her son Henry HOYS and the National Hunter Show on forget my solo lap of honour. at The Nationals

Judge Caroline Thomas with Henrietta on Henrietta and Turmeric Turmeric The Dickon winning the Sir Lancelot trophy

Autumn 2018 Newsletter The Side Saddle Association 17 Once Upon A Time

he Ladies’ Side Saddle Association slowed down, they waved and cheered us Perhaps next time this can have its own in the UK formed a group of intrepid on. It felt good and they were wonderfully ‘Happily ever after’ ending. Thank you all in Tside saddle riders to complete a supportive. Helpers had (lots of) water... advance. journey they would ride side saddle and it was a BOILING hot summer...and picnic take them from London’s Hyde Park to food along the way. I recall everyone coming Jennifer Roberts (née Gillies) The Main Ring at The Royal Agricultural to a halt on at least two days where we were [email protected]. 07774967785. Show in Warwickshire. It was to celebrate told that we could ride without habits as it the INTERNATIONAL YEAR of DISABLED was so hot. PEOPLE and to raise awareness of Riding The King’s Troop sent a team of volunteers For The Disabled. It was 1981. who escorted us and helped us do up the I was one of those who took part as a horses each evening. twenty-year-old from Area 8 riding Lesley It was a brilliant time. We reached the Royal Mitchell’s horse. It would be great to fully Agricultural Show and were all awarded a remember this adventure and wondered if rosette and achieved our aim. Fabulous! (see anyone out there can help? Photo) This amazing trip which ran, for the most I would love to have my memory jogged part, alongside the A40 was fairly gruelling as to more of the occasion. There must be at times covering a good 100miles (160Km). photographs out there. The wide verges and footpaths at the side It wasn’t a fairy story. It happened. I am of the road provided a good solid track for going to contact the King’s Troop to see if our cavalcade. It must have taken at least a they have any records of this. If anyone out week of constant daily riding. We stayed at there can help I would be most grateful for pre-organised places and stabling en route. any memories, however small (as you can It was a feat of organisation. Supporters were see I don’t even recall the organiser!) so always driving the route alongside us with we can pull together a better picture of this safety in mind. All types of passing vehicles event.

Congratulations to the following Members on their recent Instructor Exam Name Grade1 Grade2 Grade3 Grade4 InStr B Instr A Chloe Baker √ √ plus Amelia Bevan √ Sarah Brown √ hk √ hk Virginia Bulawa-Dziarmaga √ Jennie Daniels √ √ plus Chantal Diederich √ hk Deborah Ewing √ √ plus Rachael Forkings √ √ plus Sarah Fowler √ √ Alkya Jaziak √ √ plus

Sylwia Kolodziej √ R & J √ Photography George by Gunn Danuta Kononczuk √ plus Caroline Kristunas √ hk √ hk √ hk Chloe Gunn becomes Elaine Nicholls √ Chloe Marsh and Kate Ockendon-Evans √ J √ Bertie came too, of Belinda Pennington √ hk √ plus course! Sarah Robertson √ hk Julie Rush √ Miss Chloe Gunn married Mr Thomas Marsh on the 23rd June 2018. Chloe’s Morgan Schive √ pony had to have a starring role, ridden Samantha Wilson √ side saddle, of course.

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Emily Worthington, Susan Fernside and Helena Pixton Helena Pixton riding The Blue Shade Photos Bobby by Jo Imaging

Susan Fernside, having retired from Best Horse Pony Costume Concours D Elegance competition, found that she missed 1 The Blue Shade, Helena Pixton 1 Othello, Susan Fernside Tthe side saddle scene so dusted 2 Big Gent, Chloe Edgar 2 The Blue Shade, Helena Pixton off her boots and decided that she would 3 Touchstone Cassandra, Rochelle 3 Abney Chardonnay, Emily Worthington do some costume classes on her veteran Butterworth 4 Archiebold, Sarah Parry warmblood Othello. Sue sourced a side 4 George Zara, Judi Jackson Champion Susan Fernside saddle and costume and made her return to 5 Abney Chardonnay, Emily Worthington Reserve Chloe Edgar the show ring at The 2018 Royal Lancashire Show. Susan won the Costume Concours d Elegance class and went on to take the Championship under Yorkshire-based Judge Anne Chambers who made her judging debut at this prestigious show. Sue’s Spanish-themed costume was inspired after a trip to Cordoba Spain in 2014 with few members from the SSA.

Open Equitation 1 Big Gent, Chloe Edgar 2 Abney Chardonnay, Emily Worthington 3 Touchstone Cassandra, Rochelle Butterworth Emily Worthington Susan Fernside and Othello

Aintree Show

Jo Hales winning the costume concours Gillian and Daniel Greenwood at d’elegance at Aintree Jana Carney on Trixies Silver Spirit Aintree International Show 2018

Autumn 2018 Newsletter The Side Saddle Association 19 Side saddle riders EQUITATION CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFIER POINTS are spot on! ROSETTES s if the Side Saddle Nationals weren’t enough, Laura Watts (Area 14) & Rachael Forkings (Area 6) Arounded up their appaloosas and headed off to the British Appaloosa Society ! National Show held at Hartpury College on 19th August. For your 2018 Equitation Championship Qualifier Points won between Laura riding Chapalowe Bee A Star 1st January – 31st December 2018, you can win a rosette. (Cracker) aged 21 and Rachael riding Spot on Sir Rupert aged 15, both competed in the *For 21 points or more * For 30 points or more * For 45 points or more ridden classes and Rachael doing some in To claim your rosette, please send a photocopy of your 2018Equitation Championship Points Card hand with her boy too. with an A5 stamped address envelope to: In the Concours D’ Elegance Costume, Ms S M Lane, Hon. General Secretary, The Side Saddle Association, The Lodge, Glebe Farm, Rachael won and Laura came 2nd . The pair Broughton Astley, Leicestershire, LE9 6PG. then entered the veterans where Rachael PLEASE ENSURE YOU HAVE THE CORRECT POSTAGE VALUE ON YOUR SAE was 2nd and Laura 3rd. Poor 21-year-old Cracker was beginning These rosettes are entirely separate from the performance points awards to flag as he’d had a lot going on in August with shows, demos etc. so Laura decided to switch to her show saddle and compete the next classes to save the old boy for another The Side Saddle Gemma Rees reports day. Rachael won the Novice ridden and Association Laura was 2nd in the Open ridden. On to Banjo and I were very lucky to be asked the Riding Club Horse where Rachael was For Sale and Wanted by the BBC to appear on the coverage of 2nd and Laura 3rd. All the classes were this year’s Royal Welsh Show. very well attended with some truly stunning Service We had the pleasure of Kate Humble Appaloosas! coming to our house and yard to film our As a service to Side Saddle riders, the Side Saddle Both riders qualified for the Ridden preparation for this year’s show and to Association maintains, at a very modest fee, a list of items learn about riding side saddle. She was Championship which Rachael won overall! for sale or wanted. The service is open to Members and Non incredibly friendly and put both Banjo and The British Appaloosa Society is very members. me at ease in front of the camera and accommodating to its members who opt to Only side saddle related items will be accepted for sale, made the experience truly memorable. ride side saddle and Laura recently came examples include side saddles and related tack, habits, hats, Kate then even had her first ever ride on 6th at Windsor in the Appaloosa ridden class costumes, boots, pictures and other memorabilia. a side saddle and thankfully Banjo looked riding side saddle and has been the first to after her like the true gentleman he is. I, do this as part of the Society. The service can be booked and paid for online via the Adverts page of the S.S.A. website or if preferred the however, felt like a nervous wreck hoping If anyone has an appaloosa and wants to booking form can be downloaded or requested from the he would behave for a celebrity! get involved, you can find more information Hon. Gen. Secretary, completed and posted with a cheque for the correct amount to: Kate and the BBC will now follow us on their website. at the Royal Welsh competing in the Ms S M Lane Equitation and Concours d’elegance Hon. General Secretary classes and the programme will be aired The Side Saddle Association The Lodge after the show onBBC 1 on the 24th July. Glebe Farm Broughton Astley Leicestershire LE9 6PG Quorn Opening Meet with

Adverts will be posted once payment is received and Side Saddle generally within two working days. Is on Friday 26th October 2018. For further The Council of the Side Saddle Association reserves the right to refuse any application for use of this service details please contact Emma Brown, Chairman without giving a reason. of Area 12.

The Side Saddle Association “Farriers Fortune” Hunting Button

The Side Saddle Association “Farriers Fortune” Hunting Button, kindly sponsored by Emma and Andy Brown, will be awarded annually at the Association’s AGM to Members who hunt and meet the criteria. The criteria for the award is to have a proposal from the Area Chairman and written confirmation from the Hunt Secretary that they hunt Side Saddle on a regular basis.

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