Affiliated classes 2024

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

RDS Qualifiers 2024

Armagh County Agricultural Show,
Co. Armagh
Saturday 8 June Flo McCall +44 (0)74 62655289
Athlone Agricultural Show,
Co. Westmeath
Sunday 16 June Melissa Glynn +353 (0)85 8435080
Flavours of Fingal County Show,
Swords, Co. Dublin
Saturday 29 June Helena Dawson +353 (0)87 2986188
Ballyfoyle Agricultural Show,
Co. Kilkenny
Sunday 30 June Anne McGrath +353 (0)87 6801073
Charleville Show,
Co. Cork
Sunday 30 June Elaine Goold +353(0)87 9662741

Dublin Horse Show Ladies/ Intermediate side saddle qualifiers

Armagh County Agricultural Show,
Co. Armagh
Saturday 10 June Flo McCall +44 (0)79 7727 5160
Gorey Agricultural Show,
Co. Wexford
Saturday 17 June Melissa Blake +353 (0)87 7098565
Athlone Agricultural Show,
Co. Westmeath
Sunday 18 June P.J. Glynn +353 (0)86 6623185
Charleville Show,
Co. Cork
Sunday 25 June Elaine Goold +353 (0)87 9662741
Flavours of Fingal County Show,
Swords, Co. Dublin
Saturday 1 July John Lyons +353(0)86 2604008

Upcoming affiliated shows

The following shows have affiliated their classes to Side Saddle Ireland: Please keep checking back as shows will be added to the list as affiliations come in:

Sceilig Showing Festival- 5th June 2022

Gorey Agricultural Show, 18th June

Cork Summer Show, 19th June

Dungarvan Agricultural Show 10th July

Iverk Show 27th August

Oughterard Show Galway 28th August

Royal Meath Show Trim, 4th September.

 

RDS Side Saddle Qualifier Dates

Sunday 5th June: Raheenadaw Show, Rathvilly, Co. Carlow.                                Contact Emily Corrigan 0868484552

Saturday 11th June. Armagh County Agricultural Show, Co. Armagh.                        Contact Flo McCall  +44 (0) 79 7727 5160

Sunday 19th June. Athlone Agricultural Show, Co. Westmeath .                                      Contact David Fenton 0876992394

Sunday 26 June. Charleville Show, Co. Cork.                                                        Contact Eleanor Fleming 086 4000325

Saturday 2 July. Flavours of Fingal County Show, Swords, Co. Dublin.                        Contact John Lyons 086 2604008

Please support Side Saddle Ireland by paying your membership in advance of competing this summer and don’t forget to keep a record of your shows for our points awards.

Clinics 2022

Dear members,

Faith Ponsonby is kindly running side saddle clinics on 16th January, 20th February and 13th March, in Mullinahone Co. Tipperary, weather permitting. All riders and helpers must take an Antigen test the morning of the clinic and must be over 18 years old. The minute lesson is over, rider and helper must leave. Only one helper per rider. Any change in the Covid Situation means we will have to consider postponing. Side Saddles will be available on the day for those members who do not have their own saddles yet. It is possible that some saddles will also be available for sale on the day, for those looking to buy their own. Applications for the clinics will open on 8th January 2022 on itsplainsailing. All riders taking part in these lessons must be members of Side Saddle Ireland. Membership must also be paid through itsplainsailing.

Please book in at https://itsplainsailing.com/org/ssi

Affiliated Classes 2020

Affiliation form has been sent to show secretaries, this list will be updated as the affilations come in to the secretary. Please do keep checking back! The points race was excellent last year so it is well worth your while to get out competing at affiliated shows.

Sunday 24th May 2020, Midleton Agricultural Show

Thursday 9th July 2020 Bannow Rathangan Show

Dublin Horse Show side saddle qualifiers

Ladies’ Side-Saddle
VENUE
DATE
CONTACT NAME
CONTACT NO.
Northern Ireland Festival
Cavan Equestrian Centre, Latt, Co. Cavan
Sunday
26 April
Paul Smith 0044 7971471267
Newmarket-on-Fergus Agricultural Show
Old Dromoland Road, Newmarket-on-Fergus, Co. Clare
Sunday
3 May
Fiona Duggan 087 6039779 / 087 2858699
Midleton Agricultural Show
Ballinvinny, Glanmire, Co. Cork
Sunday
24 May
Phyllis Lynch 086 8800103
Lurgan Show
Lurgan Park, Avenue Road, Lurgan, Co. Armagh
BT66 7BD
Saturday
6 June
Roslyn Ewing 0044 7736 118965