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.
To be ridden side saddle by riders under 16 on 1st January on ponies (mare or gelding) 5 years or older, not exceeding 153cm. The class shall be judged on manners, conformation, way of going, and rider's ability. The combination of rider & pony registered in the junior category cannot compete in the intermediate category during the season. Lead rein side saddle riders aged 8 or under on 1st January on ponies not exceeding 128cm are also welcome in the class. Leaders must also be appropriately attired.
Riders must wear an approved harnessed hat. A Side Saddle Ireland rosette will be presented 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 combination in the class.
All riders will walk in the initial go round, the lean rein riders will be pulled into the middle by one of the stewards, the remaining riders will trot and canter in the go round. All riders will then be pulled in and will be asked to perform a short show piece either of thir own design or as requested by the judge. Lead rein riders will remain in the centre of the ring during the lap of honour and for safety reasons will leave the ring last after the other riders have left.
Points for the Side Saddle Ireland Junior National Championship sponsored by Carr & Day & Martin can be earned by in this class- participants must be members of Side Saddle Ireland on the date of the show and must register their participation in the league (free of charge) on www.itsplainsailing.com/org/ssi to enable the committee to keep a tally of points. Lean rein riders are not eligible for the Junior National Championship League but will be recognised with rosettes and a special prize at the end of the season prize giving.
No entries permitted on day of event.