Side Saddle Association Area 9

30/01/2025

Excellent SSA online seminar opportunity for Members, Judges and Instructors.

Area 9 Ambassador to Malvern, Master Saddler, Rob Jenkins will be presenting on his specialist subject. Well worth tuning in.

Just drop the SSA Honorary General Secretary an email to get on the list.

24/01/2025

CLINICS CANCELLED

We’re afraid that we’ve had to cancel this weekend’s clinics due to Storm Eowyn.

The storm has caused extensive damage to one of our venues rendering it unusable and the journey to Scotland for Penny is far too precarious given the conditions.

We are so sad not to see you all this weekend but safety first. We will endeavour to reschedule to another date in the near future and we’ll keep you all informed.

Have a good weekend everyone and stay safe.

Lots of love
Area 9 😘

21/01/2025

Excellent News!!!

Our friends at Perth Show have secured a huge range of 2025 London International Horse Show qualifiers including the Rising Star Ladies Side Saddle Performance Series.

Give Perth Show a follow and get 1-2 August 2025 in the diary. There’s plenty in there for everyone and a great day out for the whole family.

We can’t wait 🙏🏻🤩

19/01/2025

QUESTIONS:

Do you have a burning ambition to try side saddle?

Do you have a side saddle but you’re not sure if it fits your horse?

Been out the game for a while and want to get back on board sideways?

Are you competing at side saddle but want to get further up the line?

Fancy hunting sideways but want help with your jumping??

COME AND SPEAK TO AREA 9 😁

We are the official Side Saddle Association Area group for South and Central Scotland. We have a wealth of knowledge about all things side saddle and we can help you with all of the above and more!!

An excellent start point is one of our Winter Series Clinics. Our instructor, Penny Clarke travels to Scotland every month with a range of saddles to suit all types of horses. You can have a lesson on your own horse and if you have a saddle that you’re not sure about, we can assess it for you. We always have experienced side saddlers present who can answer any questions you may have over tea, coffee and cake.

REMEMBER, any horse can take to side saddle. Hunters, hacks, welshies, traditionals, veterans, ROR’s. Maybe your school master, dressage horse or showjumper is looking for a new career. Side saddle could be just the job.

Our next clinics are on 25th/26th January and we do have 2 spaces left if you are interested.

We are having a month off in February but we’re back for our final winter series clinics at the end of March.

Get in touch if you’re interested in our clinics or if you have any side saddle questions. We are here to help get you side saddling with confidence 🤗🤗🤗

18/01/2025

With the next batch of clinics just around the corner, the gang are out getting some practice in. This is Sam from the Inverness Branch of the SSA taking advantage of the thaw and getting out for a sideways hack. Get that practice in whenever you can ladies.

The next clinics are 25th @ Totleywells and 26th @ Drum. They sold out before we got a chance to advertise them but 2 spaces have just become available if anyone fancies giving side saddle a go or if you’re just fancying a lesson. Get in touch if you want to pick up a space.

17/01/2025

Our 2025 Handbooks arrived at Area 9 HQ today with some beautiful posters of Area 9’s Lucy. Loving the pink cover this year. Check the mail everyone. The first batch should be hitting the doormats any day 🥰

15/01/2025

The first batch of 2025 SSA Handbooks are in the post.

Don’t forget to renew your membership to get yours 😁

13/01/2025

06/01/2025

It’s that time of year again. Just a reminder to all our members that it’s SSA membership renewal time.

We value all our members and we don’t want any of you missing out on the amazing year of side saddle that’s coming down the track.

We know some of you just joined in the past few months. You’re all good but for everyone else, if you want to continue getting discounted entry to Area 9 shows and clinics and qualify for Camp North and the National Show grant (which basically means, we pay your membership for you), you need to get online and take care of your renewal as soon as you can.

Thank you everyone for your support through 2024 and get ready for a massive 2025!!

That reminds me….. I better get mine done 🤪👍🏼

📸: Our lovely Lucy and the beautiful Indiana (never camera shy)

https://www.sidesaddleassociation.co.uk/onlinemembership.asp

04/01/2025

Planning is well underway now for Side Saddle Camp North 2025. It will take place at Glenpark Equestrian between 2nd and 4th May and includes:

⛺️3 lessons from top instructors
⛺️2 nights stabling
⛺️Hay/haylage included
⛺️All meals fully catered with fizz
on arrival 🥂
⛺️Evening entertainment
⛺️Sidesaddle hire available
⛺️100’s of acres for hacking
⛺️Area 9 show on the Sunday
⛺️Fun, fun, fun and lots and lots of
side saddle!!!

Camp will be open to SSA Members with priority given to previous campers, Area 9 clinic goers and those who have supported Area 9 events over the past 6 months. Riders of all abilities are welcome. We expect places to go very quickly so be sure not to miss out when bookings go live.

In the meantime and to help us in our planning and costing, it would be good to know who wants to come.

PLEASE DROP US A PM, WHATSAPP, TEXT or EMAIL IF YOU ARE KEEN TO COME TO CAMP.

May the odds be ever in your favour 🫵🏼

30/12/2024

Great to have Sam Murray all the way down from Inverness to join us for our Clinics this week. We got chatting to Sam about side saddle at the Caley Champs back in October and stayed in touch.

Sam hasn’t been sideways for about 5 years and her horse Bodach is a complete novice. It was lovely to see Sam introduce him to her rediscovered passion. You’ve still got the old magic Sam. It’s like riding a bike, albeit with just one peddle😂

Well done to you both for making the trip and thanks for supporting the Area 9 clinics. It was great to see you and I’m pretty sure we’ll be seeing you both again 😍🙏🏻