Membership 2025

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2025 Membership is now open at http://www.itsplainsailing.com/org/ssi

Please ensure to also enter our league as soon as you get your membership number via receipt- entry into the league is free of charge. In the It’s Plain Sailing page, click on ‘online entries’ and then scroll down to ‘Side Saddle Ireland National Championship 2025’ where you can fill in the relevant information. This will enable the committee to keep track of all combinations competing and points earned throughout the season when recording results.

16″ side saddle for sale

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Please contact for further information. Saddle is based in Galway and is suitable for ponies/ intermediate classes. Please contact sidesaddleireland@gmail.com for seller information. Private sale, saddle is not the property of Side Saddle Ireland.

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Owen side saddle for sale

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16 inch Owen side saddle for sale in Meath. Please contact sidesaddleireland@gmail.com for further information. Fabulous show ring condition. For sale on behalf of a private individual, this saddle is not the property of Side Saddle Ireland. Please contact Blathnaid on 087 3995007 for further information.

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Results for the Carr & Day & Martin National Championship

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Dear members,

Please see attached the results sheet which has also been e-mailed to you. It is an editable word document which you can fill in and e-mail back or alternatively you can print it and post it to Ciara O’Connell, Galesquarter, Cullohill, Co. Laois.

There are many different categories so please record absolutely every class that you participated in the league, even if you did not place!

2024 Show Points complete

Membership 2024

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The importance of membership:

When you support Side Saddle Ireland by paying your membership, you are helping us to promote and preserve our sport for future generations. Maintaining these core values will help us to attract more members and to be a strong voice when advocating for side saddle to be included at prestigious horse shows and for dealing with government bodies such as Horse Sport Ireland when we are trying to access support and funding for our activities. By becoming a member, you are joining a collective of ladies who want to maintain the proud and beautiful tradition of Side Saddle in Equestrianism in Ireland. Members are the beating heart of any club and by supporting us you are helping to develop a strong club culture so that we can be an influential voice in continuing to open our sport for generations of ladies to come. Side Saddle Ireland relies heavily on club membership income for the day-to-day running of the club and the money raised is used to cover costs such as insurance, website maintenance, accountants fees, postage and heavily subsidised rosettes which are sent out to all affiliated shows. All of this is supported by people volunteering as club officers to organise everything from sponsorship, preparing accounts, drafting legal documents, helping members to source saddles and other related gear, dealing with show secretaries and organising relevant events. These roles are fulfilled in a volunteering capacity with no monetary reward.

Membership for adults is only €55, while juniors are €30 and must be accompanied by an adult membership for consent purposes (can be a non rider membership also €30). Please join us today and help preserve the proud tradition of Side Saddle in Equestrianism in Ireland! Thank you for supporting our club, have a great season in 2024. 

Membership for 2024 is now open online at :

https://itsplainsailing.com/org/ssi

All memberships are to be paid online with no exceptions

Points for the new leagues will be tallied by the committee after every affiliated show. You may begin gaining points at shows as soon as your membership is paid. Good luck everyone!

Affiliated classes 2024

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Last updated 01/07/2024 ***Please note following a rule amendment in our league that intermediates may now compete in ladies classes*** 

Please check back regularly as the list will be updated every time a new affiliation comes in. You must be a member to avail of points and to take part in our National Championship League- please check home page for further details of the league. Points can only be earned at the following affiliated classes: 

11th May 2024, Kingdom County Fair, Tralee, Co. Kerry, have an affiliated LADIES SIDE SADDLE CLASS. Enquiries to Shannon O’Mahony at kingdomcountyfair1@gmail.com

26th May, Midleton Agri Show, Ballindennisk, Co. Cork have an affiliated LADIES SIDE SADDLE CLASS. Contact Phylis 086 8800103

2nd June Raheendaw show, Carlow, have affiliated LADIES & intermediate SIDE SADDLE CLASSES. Enquiries to David Burgess 0868346931. First intermediate class of the season so great practice for those aiming for RDS qualifiers in June.

3rd June, Western Area IPS, have affiliated JUNIORS, INTERMEDIATES AND LADIES SIDE SADDLE CLASSES. Please contact Imelda 0876306471. Great opportunity to practice for upcoming RDS qualifiers!

15th June, Mullingar Showing Show, affiliated LADIES SIDE SADDLE CLASS. There will be a ride judge, this is a great opportunity to practice for the Athlone RDS qualifier the following day. The organiser is making stabling available for anyone who wants to make a weekend of it and travel on to Athlone the next day, please contact Vincent on 0879557739 for further details.

16th June, ATHLONE RDS QUALIFIERS FOR LADIES AND INTERMEDIATES. Please contact Melissa Glynn on 085 8435080. Please do not enter another RDS qualifier if you have already qualified for the RDS at a previous qualifier, as it could inadvertently block someone else’s chance of qualifying for Dublin. Qualifying places do not pass down along the line.

16th June, Cork Summer Show, have an affiliated LADIES SIDE SADDLE CLASS on Sunday 16th June. Please contact Ann O’Mahony ann@corksummershow.com for further details

23rd June, Newcastle West Show, Co. Limerick, have affiliated LADIES & JUNIOR SIDE SADDLE CLASSES enquiries to Sharon Burke  086 3210037

29th June, Flavours of Fingal, Co. Dublin have affiliated LADIES AND INTERMEDIATE RDS SIDE SADDLE QUALIFIERS. Please do not enter another RDS qualifier if you have already qualified for the RDS at a previous qualifier, as it could inadvertently block someone else’s chance of qualifying for Dublin. Qualifying places do not pass down along the line. Enquiries to Helena Dawson, 0872986188

30th June, Charleville Agricultural Show, Co Cork, have affiliated LADIES AND INTERMEDIATE RDS SIDE SADDLE QUALIFIERS, they are also running a separate ladies side saddle class immediately after the RDS qualifiers. Please do not enter another RDS qualifier if you have already qualified for the RDS at a previous qualifier, as it could inadvertently block someone else’s chance of qualifying for Dublin. Qualifying places do not pass down along the line. Please enter the separate ladies side saddle class in this case to get your practice in and to gain your points towards the league. enquiries to elainebarryg@hotmail.com

30th June, Ballyfoyle Show Kilkenny have affiliated LADIES AND INTERMEDIATE RDS SIDE SADDLE QUALIFIERS, and a JUNIOR SIDE SADDLE CLASS. Please do not enter another RDS qualifier if you have already qualified for the RDS at a previous qualifier, as it could inadvertently block someone else’s chance of qualifying for Dublin. Qualifying places do not pass down along the line. Contact Anne McGrath- ballyfoyleshow@gmail.com for enquiries

6th July, Adamstown Show, Co. Wexford,  have affiliated both LADIES and JUNIORS SIDE SADDLE CLASSES. Enquiries to Patrice Byrne 0876166926

6th July, Killusty Pony Show, Co Tipperary, have affiliated both LADIES and JUNIORS SIDE SADDLE CLASSES. killustyponyshow@gmail.com/ Michelle Walsh

7th July 2024, Clonmel Show, Co Tipperary, have affiliated both LADIES and JUNIORS SIDE SADDLE CLASSES. Please contact purcellcecily@gmail.com for further details.

7th July 2024, Longford Show, have an affiliated LADIES SIDE SADDLE CLASS. Enquiries to Bernie Whyte btwhyte90@gmail.com / 087 6334313

11th July, Bannow Rathangan Show, Co. Wexford, have affiliated LADIES and JUNIOR SIDE SADDLE CLASSES. Enquiries to Elizabeth 087 7560871 

13th July, Ardrahan Show, Co. Galway, have affiliated LADIES and JUNIOR SIDE SADDLE CLASSES. Please contact David Devane, dmjd1952@yahoo.com

14th July, Dungarvan Show Co. Waterford, have affiliated LADIES and JUNIOR SIDE SADDLE CLASS. Enquiries to Frances 087 6362109

14th July, Mullingar Show, have an affiliated LADIES SIDE SADDLE CLASS. Enquiries to Eileen White 0879971306, info@mullingaragrishow.com

14th July, Wicklow Summer Show at Barnadown, have an affiliated LADIES SIDE SADDLE CLASS. Contact cushelauren@gmail.com

20th July, Nugentstown Show (awaiting clarification of side saddle classes)

21st July Kilbride Show Kilkenny ((awaiting clarification of side saddle classes)

28th July, Tattersalls Show, have affiliated LADIES SIDE SADDLE. Contact Gladys Graham 0863858312. Kildare North Leinster same venue same date has junior/intermediate side saddle.

28th July, Ossory Show, Rathdowney, Co. Laois have affiliated LADIES AND JUNIOR SIDE SADDLE CLASSES. Contact Cathy 0879975902

4th August Offaly Westmeath Show has Ladies side saddle for RID and partbred.

5th August, Tinahely Show, Co. Wicklow have affiliated LADIES AND JUNIOR SIDE SADDLE CLASSES. info@tinahelyshow.ie

11th August Tipperary Area IPS Junior side saddle

12th August Tullamore Show Ladies side saddle

24th August Limerick Show Ladies side saddle

24th August Moate Show Ladies side saddle

31st August IDHBA RID and 50 % minimum ID side saddle classes

1st September, Royal Meath Show, Trim have affiliated JUNIORS, and a combined Intermediate/LADIES SIDESADDLE CLASSES. Contact Maureen Dillon 087 2885302

8th September, Monivea Show, Athenry, Co. Galway have affiliated LADIES AND INTERMEDIATE SIDE SADDLE CLASSES. Contact Karen Coffey, karencoffey83@yahoo.com for details

Class wording for show schedules

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Class wording for Side Saddle Classes which are affiliated to Side Saddle Ireland

Junior Side Saddle Class, affiliated to Side Saddle Ireland: To be ridden side saddle by riders under 16 on 1st January of the current year on ponies not exceeding 153cm. The class shall be judged on manners, conformation, way of going, and rider’s ability. Riders must wear an approved harnessed hat. A Side Saddle Ireland rosette will be presented to the 6 highest placed members in the class. A Best Rider rosette will be presented to the ‘Best Rider’ among those members. A ‘Best Turned Out’ rosette sponsored by Carr & Day & Martin will be awarded to the best turned out member combination in the class. Members may gain points towards our new National Side Saddle Championship League by competing in this class- please see www.ssaireland.com for the league rules.

Intermediate Side-Saddle Class, affiliated to Side Saddle Ireland. To be ridden side-saddle by riders who have attained their 14th birthday by 1 January of the current year on horses 148cms or over but not exceeding 158cms.

 Aim: To promote, present and preserve the art of side-saddle riding. Rules: The rider’s ability and turnout, and the way of going, manners, conformation and movement of the horse will be considered as part of the adjudication.

Each rider shall give an individual show not exceeding two minutes which should include walk, trot, canter and extended canter. Exhibits in the Intermediate Side-Saddle classes must have a current and valid height measurement under the Show Jumping Ireland / Irish Pony Society measurement scheme and their passports must be available on arrival for inspection. A Side Saddle Ireland rosette will be presented to the 6 highest placed members in the class. A Best Rider rosette will be presented to the ‘Best Rider’ among those members. A ‘Best Turned Out’ rosette sponsored by Carr & Day & Martin will be awarded to the best turned out member combination in the class. Members may gain points towards our new National Side Saddle Championship League by competing in this class- please see www.ssaireland.com for the league rules. Affiliated to Side Saddle Ireland.

Ladies Side Saddle Class, affiliated to Side Saddle Ireland: Ride judge required.

Aim: To promote, present and preserve the art of side-saddle riding. To be ridden side saddle by ladies in hunting costume. The horses shall be judged on the basis of elegant appearance, perfect manners and ability to give the judge a smooth ride.  Riders must be aged 16 years or over on the 1st of January of the current year on horses exceeding 153cm. A Side Saddle Ireland rosette will be presented to the 6 highest placed members in the class. A Best Rider rosette will be presented to the ‘Best Rider’ among the members. A ‘Best Turned Out’ rosette sponsored by Carr & Day & Martin will be awarded to the best turned out member combination in the class. Members may gain points towards our new National Side Saddle Championship League by competing in this class- please see www.ssaireland.com for the league rules.

Combined Intermediate/Ladies class- Ladies Side Saddle Versatility- affiliated to Side Saddle Ireland: To be ridden side saddle by ladies in hunting costume. For horses 148 cm and over, riders must have reached their 14th birthday by 1st January of the current year. The rider’s ability and turnout, and the way of going, appearance, manners and movement of the horse will be considered as part of the adjudication. The class shall be judged as an overall picture of elegance presented by the rider and the horse. Each rider shall give an individual show not exceeding two minutes which should include walk, trot, canter and extended canter . The class shall be judged from the ground. (No ride judge). A Side Saddle Ireland rosette will be presented to the 6 highest placed members in the class. A Best Rider rosette will be presented to the ‘Best Rider’ among the members. A ‘Best Turned Out’ rosette sponsored by Carr & Day & Martin will be awarded to the best turned out member combination in the class. Members may gain points towards our National Side Saddle Championship League by competing in this class- please see www.ssaireland.com for the league rules.

RDS Ladies Side-Saddle Qualifier (only to be used by those shows chosen by the RDS to host a qualifier): Mare or Gelding, 5 years old or over. To be ridden side-saddle by riders who have attained their 16th birthday by 1 January. Aim: To promote, present and preserve the art of side-saddle riding. Rules: The rider’s ability and turnout, and the way of going, manners, conformation and movement of the horse will be considered as part of the adjudication. A Side Saddle Ireland rosette will be presented to the 6 highest placed members in the class. A Best Rider rosette will be presented to the ‘Best Rider’ among those members. A ‘Best Turned Out’ rosette sponsored by Carr & Day & Martin will be awarded to the best turned out member combination in the class. Members may gain points towards our new National Side Saddle Championship League by competing in this class- please see www.ssaireland.com for the league rules.  Affiliated to Side Saddle Ireland.

RDS Intermediate Side-Saddle qualifier: (only to be used by those shows chosen by the RDS to host a qualifier): MARE or GELDING, 5 years old or over. 148cms or over but not exceeding 158cms. To be ridden side-saddle by riders who have attained their 14th birthday by 1 January of the current year. Aim: To promote, present and preserve the art of side-saddle riding. Rules: The rider’s ability and turnout, and the way of going, manners, conformation and movement of the horse will be considered as part of the adjudication. Exhibits in the Intermediate Side-Saddle qualifiers must have a current and valid height measurement under the Show Jumping Ireland / Irish Pony Society measurement scheme and their passports must be available on arrival for inspection. A Side Saddle Ireland rosette will be presented to the 6 highest placed members in the class. A Best Rider rosette will be presented to the ‘Best Rider’ among those members. A ‘Best Turned Out’ rosette sponsored by Carr & Day & Martin will be awarded to the best turned out member combination in the class. Members may gain points towards our new National Side Saddle Championship League by competing in this class- please see www.ssaireland.com for the league rules. Affiliated to Side Saddle Ireland.

Beautiful Mayhew Saddle for sale

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Beautiful Mayhew Side Saddle for sale in Dublin. 17.5 x 13.5 seat, has been used on a LW, RH and Small Hunter. Absolutely immaculate condition, regularly conditioned and kept inside. Comes with stirrup and original cover. €3250.

Please contact Ciara Mullen on 086 0880484 or contact @itsa_groomslife on Instagram for further details.

Sponsor

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Side Saddle Ireland are delighted to be partnering with Carr & Day & Martin in 2024 to run our National Championship Side Saddle League. Please see some information about our wonderful sponsor below!

Carr & Day & Martin

About Carr & Day & Martin:

Carr & Day & Martin (CDM) is the world’s oldest company involved in the manufacturing of horse care products since 1765. Carr & Day & Martin’s range extends across 4 categories, Leather, Coat, Hoof and Health and includes the world-famous Belvoir Tack Care Range, Canter Mane & Tail and Dreamcoat and many other show ring and turnout essentials.

Carr & Day & Martin provide premium products that withstand the test of time. By using the highest specification ingredients at optimum levels, they ensure you can have complete peace of mind when it comes to grooming made easy, for results that last!

In 2020 CDM was acquired by the Irish based and family-owned feed company, Connolly’s RED MILLS. The world-renowned equine nutrition and feed company also owns and manufactures Foran Equine supplements as part of their equine portfolio, exporting all their products worldwide.  The acquisition of Carr & Day & Martin demonstrates their commitment to offering customers the ultimate range of equine care products, putting the horse at the centre of everything they do.

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HISTORY

Traditional Blended with Modern Innovation Underlined by Unwavering Commitment to Quality set 250 years ago

Established in 1765, Carr & Day & Martin boasts an exceptional heritage in the equestrian world. Our journey began with the launch of our enduring Belvoir Tack Conditioner soap in 1800, a formulation that has stood the test of time. The pivotal moment came in 1820 when we were granted the esteemed Royal Warrant by King George, an honour that has been retained through the reigns of 8 monarchs in the United Kingdom.

With a rich legacy of excellence, Carr & Day & Martin embraces the present, crafting horse care solutions that blend with our core values with modern advancements.