Welcome to 2020

Dear Member and Side Saddle Supporter…. delighted to welcome you to the Area for the 2020 season.  We have updated our Schedules page with shows booked so far and our own Area schedules are now live.

Hope you see you all out and about and enjoying your side saddle this season.

Emma, Chairman

The 12 for 12 Challenge

A new initiative for Area 12 full members.  The 12 for 12 challenge. 12 shows have been selected and points can be gained by competitors at these.  The points will be calculated monthly and the competitor with the highest points will be presented with a lovely trophy and other prizes at the Area 12 AGM […]

Hazel and The Aviator Take Champion at Newark

The sun shone for Nottinghamshire County Show this year – makes a pleasant change.   Judge Janet Ward gave the top spot in the Concours d’Elegance to Amy Bryan-Dowell, with Barbara Wale in 2nd and Louise Graham in 3rd.  The Adult Equitation was won by Hazel Allin with Amy taking 2nd place and Lauren Hill in […]

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 […]