The National Side Saddle Show :: Organised by The National Side Saddle Show Group

Run by the National Side Saddle Show Group, The Side Saddle Association's 43rd National Side Saddle Show will be held at Addington Equestrian, MK18 2JR..

Approximately 200 competitors from all over the United Kingdom take part in a wide variety of classes (over 75) to suit all riders and their various types of pony/ horse. We also welcome riders from overseas, some will bring their own horses and some will borrow horses for the weekend.

Schedules will be sent to all S.S.A. U.K. Members and posted on the National Side Saddle Show Website in May. Admission is free and there are refreshment and licensed bar facilities.

2025 National Side Saddle Show Memento Plaques

Sponsored in loving memory of Valerie Lewis by her family

Will be given to all Competitors, Judges and Stewards attending the Show

Friday 25th July
Mainly Dressage with some Showing classes and during the afternoon and evening the Historical Costume, Dressage to Music and Rococo & Caro Cripps Pas Seul Competitions.

Saturday 26th July
Competitors take part in the prestigious Rider of the Year Championships, at five different levels of experience, where turnout, equitation and equitation jumping are taken into account culminating in a Ride Off when the top four Adult riders compete against each other to try and achieve the final accolade of Side Saddle Rider of the Year. There are many Showing classes including The Sir Lancelot Final and Qualifiers for other Societies Championship Shows.

Sunday 27th July
More Showing classes including The Classical Ladies Side Saddle Final, Working Pony/Hunter classes and Show Jumping classes, including the popular Area Team Relay Show Jumping competition.

We look forward to seeing you all in 2025

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