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The Performance Points Awards 2024

If you did not enter the scheme for 2023 please consider entering for 2024, it's a great way of getting out and about riding side saddle across many different disciplines, more details are in the Handbook and on the SSA website where you can enter online.

The ‘SIDE SADDLES’ Performance Awards are aimed at the performing standards of the horse/pony, rather than the rider. Points are awarded to a horse/pony, based on its own ability to do well under side saddle, across a wide variety of events.

The ‘SIDE SADDLES’ Performance Awards scheme aims to encourage Members to ride side saddle in all events, not just Equitation (which does not count for points).

The Competition runs from 1st January to 31st December in any year and is open to stallions, mares and geldings of four years of age and over, competing within the United Kingdom. Horses competing outside the U.K. qualify for the Overseas Championship only.

In order to qualify for points, all horses and ponies must be ridden side saddle by paid-up Members of the Side Saddle Association.

Bonus points are awarded for competing in events and classes affiliated to other Equestrian and Breed Societies. Points are also gained by competing, even if not placed. All entries will receive a rosette.

In order to be eligible for the Supreme Champion award, the horse/pony must have competed in at least three categories. In the event of equality of points, the higher number of first places will be the decider.

The Awards are presented annually at the Annual General Meeting of the Association.

Performance Points Sponsor Phyllie Roberston of Side Saddles, pictured with Rebekah Marks-Hubbard, Performance Points Secretary

RULES & POINTS TABLE 2024

Click here to download The Performance Points Awards Information & Rules 2024
Click here to download The Performance Points Table 2024

 

2023 Performance Points Adult Champion Morgan Nicholson riding Back Seat Driver with sponsor Phyllie Robertson of Side Saddles (left)
2023 Performance Points Junior Champion Morgan Harriet Russell riding Worsenden Martha with sponsor Phyllie Robertson of Side Saddles (right)

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2023 PERFORMANCE POINTS WINNERS: Download Here

2022 Performance Points Winners with Patron - Jane Holderness-Roddam, Sponsor - Phyllie Robertson and Performance Points Organiser – Rebekah Marks-Hubbard

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2022 PERFORMANCE POINTS WINNERS: Download Here

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2018 PERFORMANCE POINTS WINNERS: Download Here

The 2018 PERFOMANCE Awards were made at the Side Saddle Association AGM at Hogarths Hotel, Solihull on Sunday 17th March. The SSA would like to thank Mrs. Phyllie Robertson of “Side Saddles” for her continued support of the Performance Points Awards.

The Junior winner was Trixies Silver Spirit ridden by Jana Carney of Area 11.

The Adult winner was Fantastic Gift ridden by Jennifer Murtagh of Area 2.

2017 PERFORMANCE POINTS WINNERS: Download Here

Mother and son Gill and Daniel Greenwood, pictured right, were prolific winners in the Performance Points awards:

Gill, with her horse Moreton Hall Storming Norman (Storm) were winners of:
- Supreme Champion
- Overall Performance Points, Adult
- Adult Champion
- Dressage Champion
- Versatility Champion
- Mature Rider

Danny and his pony Iceford Two Tone (Izzy) won:
- Junior Champion
- Junior Hunting Champion

2016 PERFORMANCE POINTS WINNERS: Download Here

Samantha Wilson, 2016 Performance Points Champion flanked by Phyllie Robertson and Gillian Greenwood

2015 PERFORMANCE POINTS WINNERS: Download Here

2014 PERFORMANCE POINTS WINNERS: Download Here

THE AWARDS

The Side Saddle Association OVERSEAS CHAMPION
Trophy and Championship Rosette to the highest placed horse or pony competing outside the United Kingdom and ridden by a Member who pays an Overseas subscription.  Overseas Members’ points will not be counted within the overall competition.

The Side Saddle Association NEWCOMER CHAMPION
The Caroline Fernside Memorial Trophy (kindly donated by the Fernside Family) and Championship Rosette awarded to the highest placed horse/pony ridden by a Member who has not entered the Performance Points Awards before.

The Side Saddle Association VETERAN CHAMPION
The 'Whitecroft Eastern Promise' Trophy (kindly donated by Mrs. B. Stephenson) and Championship Rosette to the horse/pony aged 18 years or over, gaining the most points overall.

The Side Saddle Association VERSATILITY CHAMPION
Trophy and Championship Rosette to the horse/pony placed 1st to 3rd in the greatest variety of events.

The Side Saddle Association SHOWING CHAMPION
The 'Broadhill Otago' Trophy (kindly donated by Dr K Milbourne) and Championship Rosette to the horse/pony gaining the most points in the showing category.

The Side Saddle Association ADULT HUNTING CHAMPION
The 'Adult Hunting' Trophy (kindly donated by Mrs. G.W. Bloom) and Championship Rosette to the horse/pony ridden by an Adult gaining the most points for days out hunting/autumn hunting/hunt rides.

The Side Saddle Association JUNIOR HUNTING CHAMPION
The 'Young Entry' Trophy (kindly donated by Mr. & Mrs. A. Mole) and Championship Rosette to the horse/pony ridden by a Junior gaining the most points for days out hunting/autumn hunting/hunt rides.

The Side Saddle Association STALLION CHAMPION
The 'Kas Kheiralla' Trophy (kindly donated by Miss K. Botting) and Championship Rosette to the highest placed Stallion.

The Side Saddle Association MARE CHAMPION
The 'Penny Preserve' Trophy and Championship Rosette to the highest placed mare who has not won a category section in the current year.

The Side Saddle Association GELDING CHAMPION
The 'Harcomb Abby' Trophy and Championship Rosette to the highest placed gelding which has not won a category section in the current year.

The Side Saddle Association DRESSAGE CHAMPION
The 'Le Noir' Trophy (kindly donated by Mrs. J. Pryor) and Championship Rosette to the horse/pony gaining the most points in Dressage classes.

The Side Saddle Association SHOW JUMPING CHAMPION
The 'Solidarity' Trophy (kindly donated by Mrs. C. Walters) and Championship Rosette to the horse/pony gaining the most points in Show Jumping classes.

The Side Saddle Association MOUNTAIN & MOORLAND CHAMPION
The Frances Killick Trophy (kindly donated by Mr. & Mrs. S. Killick) and Championship Rosette to the highest placed registered pure-bred Mountain and Moorland entry.

The Side Saddle Association PART-BRED MOUNTAIN & MOORLAND CHAMPION
The McIntyre Shield (kindly donated by Mrs. M. Lees) and Championship Rosette to the highest placed registered part-bred Mountain & Moorland entry.

The Side Saddle Association CROSS-COUNTRY CHAMPION
The 'Cheri' Side Saddle Cross Country Challenge Trophy (kindly donated by Mr. and Mrs. G. Greenwood) and Championship Rosette to the horse/pony gaining the most points in O.D.E/cross-country/hunter trials/team chasing.

The Side Saddle Association MATURE RIDER AWARD
The 'Age Aside' Trophy (kindly donated by Mrs. R. E. Oultram) and Championship Rosette to the highest placed horse/pony, ridden by a Member aged 50 years or over.

The Side Saddle Association DISABLED RIDER AWARD
The 'Treacle' Trophy (kindly donated by Mrs. A. Say) and Championship Rosette to the highest placed horse/pony ridden by an IPEC/RDA classified Rider

The Side Saddle Association JUNIOR CHAMPION
The 'Chancery' Cup (kindly donated by Mrs. E. Thompson and re-presented by R.L. Philpot, Esq.) and Championship Rosette to the highest placed horse/pony ridden by a Junior Member

The Side Saddle Association ADULT CHAMPION
The 'Winning Ways' Shield (kindly donated by Mr. & Mrs. A. Smart) and Championship Rosette to the highest placed horse/pony ridden by an Adult Member.

The Side Saddle Association SUPREME CHAMPION
A Rug and sash, kindly donated by 'Side Saddles', the Side Saddle Association Salver and Championship Rosette to the overall champion horse/pony. A sash will be awarded to the Adult or Junior Champion who is not Supreme Champion.

REGISTRATION

In order to register your horse/pony for the Awards, and receive Performance Points Rules and Points Cards an entry registration fee of £15.00 per horse / pony is payable in advance. Please make cheques payable to the Side Saddle Association. The name of the horse/pony to be registered must accompany the entry fee, along with an A5 S.A.E. which should be sent to the Performance Points Secretary:

Mrs. R.Marks-Hubbard, Hillside Farm, Alkham Valley Road, Folkestone, Kent, CT18 7EJ.
Email: sidesaddleriding@tiscali.co.uk

Alternatively you can register and pay online below for a fee of £17.50 to include P&P

Requests for free continuation cards (with A5 s.a.e. please) should be made to the Performance Points Secretary.

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