The Side Saddle Association requires a National Show Organiser for 2017

Applicants should have proven experience of running a large Equestrian Championship Show and the ability to lead a team comprising of Volunteers who have their own specific roles.

Communication skills, computer literacy and basic accounting knowledge are essential.

The Show Organiser is appointed annually by The Council of The Side Saddle Association to run the Show in accordance with The Standard Agreement between the Association and The National Side Saddle Show Group and is accountable to Council.

This is not a salaried role although an honorarium will be paid.

 In the first instance please apply in writing to:

Ms S M Lane, The SSA Hon Gen Secretary, The Lodge, Glebe Farm, Broughton Astley, Leicestershire, LE9 6PG

A lovely first show

Numbers were slightly down this year, due in part to clashing with a couple of events and party-goers from the night before unable to raise their weary heads, however Judge, Lisa Lane said that she was amazed at the quality of the horses and ponies forward and congratulated all competitors on how they were turned […]

What a lovely day!

What a great turnout at the Summer Show on Sunday 29th May from Area members and visitors.  Most of the classes were really well supported, nudging double figures in one or two of them.  We hope you liked the layout and format for the day, including the chance to win a prize in the lunch-time […]

NATIONAL EQUINE FORUM – Three awe-inspiring people shortlisted for equestrian award

Three remarkable individuals have been shortlisted for the prestigious National Equine Forum (NEF) Sir Colin Spedding Award 2017. The award is presented annually to an outstanding and as yet unrecognised individual or organisation that has made an important contribution to the equestrian world. The three nominees for the 2017 award are fire and rescue expert […]