The National Side Saddle Show
25th – 27th July 2025 at Addington Equestrian
Horse of the Year Show British Show Horse Association British Dressage The Side Saddle Association

SHOW OFFICE: admin@nationalsidesaddleshow.co.uk

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How to Enter the 2025 Show & Downloads

We look forward to welcoming all competitors to The 2025 National Side Saddle Show.

Please refer to the Addington Equestrian Booking Form, available when entries open, regarding their Stable Bedding policy.
The NSSSG reserves the right, at their discretion, to retain Barn Stables for Competitors including those who are Disabled, Overseas and travelling long distances, etc.

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TRADING WARES AT THE NATIONAL SIDE SADDLE SHOW
Please be aware the selling/trading of goods unless via an authorised trade stand IS NOT PERMITTED and anyone found to be selling/trading goods from their horsebox or car may be asked to leave. Such unauthorised trading is also unfair on the legitimate Trade Stands who have paid for their Trade Stand space.


HOW TO ENTER  

 

Online entries are preferred. If you experience any difficulties making an entry or would like support please call 07798 626075. View your FREE Online Entries Account via your own account in MyRidingLife.com where you can track your Entries, Times & Results at any time.

STABLING & HOOK UP  

All Stables, Lorry Park Electric Hook Up and Hay/ Haylage Orders MUST BE BOOKED DIRECTLY IN ADVANCE
BOOK ONLINE HERE

To download the National Side Saddle Show Stable Name Template DOWNLOAD (Word Doc)
Online Entries  
Live Class Entry Numbers  

Paper Show Schedule  
Postal Entry Form  
Timetable  
HOYS Qualifier - 2025 HOYS Entry Form DOWNLOAD
Historical Costume Guidelines DOWNLOAD
Historical Costume Class DOWNLOAD
The Costume Concours d’Élégance Classes DOWNLOAD
Commentator Notes DOWNLOAD

SHOW INFORMATION, RULES & CONDITIONS OF ENTRY  


Timed Class Riding Times - Friday  
Timed Class Riding Times - Saturday  
Class 8 Dressage Jumping Times  
Class 72 Costume Conours Class Split  
Class 101 splits  

EQUITATION CHAMPIONSHIP TESTS  


The current year's Tests are also published in the annual SSA Members' Handbook.

In addition to the marks awarded for each required Movement for each Championship Equitation Test, the following maximum marks will also be awarded:

Stability and Balance of Saddle 10
Overall Impression of Test 10 x 3
Straightness and Poise of Rider 10 x 5
Suppleness of Rider 10 x 5
Horsemanship and Harmony of Aids 10 x 5
Turnout 25
Maximum Possible 215

Directives for The 2025 National Show  
Cygnet Rider Test  
Young Rider Novice & Junior Novice Equitation Championship Test  
Young Rider Open & Junior Open Equitation Championship Test  
Adult Novice Equitation Championship Test  
Adult Intermediate Equitation Championship Test  
Adult Open Equitation Championship Test  
Ride Off Procedure  

MARK SHEETS  


Equitation Championship Turnout DOWNLOAD HERE (PDF)
Equitation Jumping DOWNLOAD HERE (PDF)
Newcomers Equitation Turnout DOWNLOAD HERE (PDF)
Cygnet Turnout DOWNLOAD HERE (PDF)
The Right Shoulder Back Freestyle Equitation Training Class (Compiled Nov 2020) DOWNLOAD HERE (PDF)

 

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THE NATIONAL SIDE SADDLE SHOW ORGANISER

Mrs Samantha Stephenson, Spottles Orchard, Norwood Hill Road, Charlwood, Surrey, RH6 0ED
M: 07515 832722
H: 01293 862172
E: admin@nationalsidesaddleshow.co.uk

THE SHOW TREASURER

Steve Scott
E: treasurer@nationalsidesaddleshow.co.uk
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ADVERTISING, SPONSORSHIP & TRADE STANDS

The Show Organiser, Mrs Samantha Stephenson

SSA TROPHY OFFICER

Mrs Emma Wright
Falthwaite Grange, Falthwaite Green Lane, Hood Green, Barnsley, S75 3HL.
M: 07703 319657 (no calls after 9pm please)
E: trophyofficer@sidesaddleassociation.co.uk
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CHIEF STEWARD

Mrs Sue Pashen
T: 07831 462862 (NO CALLS AFTER 8 PM PLEASE)
E: chiefsteward@nationalsidesaddleshow.co.uk

SHOWGROUND NUMBERS

Show Organiser: 07515 832722
Chief Steward: 07831 462862
Vets: TBC

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SHOW LINKS

About the Show
Enter Online
Show Downloads
View our Supporters
Show Location
Book a Trade Stand

The National Side Saddle Show Group (NSSSG) is unable to give specific recommendation to any commercial concern, and can accept no responsibility for any commercial arrangements entered into and does not operate any social media sites including, but not restricted to, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google Plus or YouTube, etc. and any information that may be shared on these sites does not represent the views of The National Side Saddle Show Group.

Use of Social Media - The NSSSG Social Media Policy (21.10.2016)
1. Facebook, Twitter and other social networking sites of a similar nature are popular with Competitors, Judges, Instructors, Show Visitors, etc., for communicating and sharing information and pictures.
2. Inappropriate and offensive comments of any nature will not be tolerated under any circumstances – this includes remarks about the NSSSG.
3. Any person found to be making such remarks in a related group will be removed from the group without explanation.
4. Inappropriate images of Competitors and Show Attendees must not be posted, in the interest of fairness and to prevent miscommunication.
5. No alias or pseudonym may be used to circumnavigate this use of social media statement.

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