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For many Members, the Side Saddle Rider of the Year Title, achieved by qualifying throughout the year and competing in the relevant classes at the National Side Saddle Show is the ultimate aim and pinnacle of their season. Once again a high level of horsemanship and turnout standards abounded at the show this year.
Emily Saunders and her mother's Cavalier's Laidback Luca made it three years in a row winning the much sought after Rider of the Year 2026 Title. The competitors forward for the Ride Off were the same four as last year which is a tremendous achievement by them all.
Congratulations also go to the other Championship Title winners and to all Members who qualified and took part in their respective classes, which were all very competitive with a high standard of riding and turnout.
The Side Saddle Rider of the Year 2026
EMILY SAUNDERS
Riding Cavalier's Laidback Luca owned by Joanna Saunders
Adult Intermediate Champion 2026
PERDY DABBLIZ
Riding her own Clonoladan
Adult Novice Champion 2026
FLORENCE DYER
Riding her own Farinko Nieuwmoed
The Junior Rider of the Year 2026
HOPE WILSON
Riding Charlie Girl owned by Hazel Wilson
The Junior Open Young Rider Champion 2026
ZOE MACPHAIL
Riding Langfield Billy Costa owned by Elizabeth Macphail
Junior Novice Champion 2026
TIA WHYNNE-ROGERSON
Riding Midnight Magic owned by Gail Wynne-Rogerson
Junior Novice Young Rider Champion 2026
TILLY JACKSON
Riding Chiddock Flirty Time owned by Hazel Jackson
Cygnet Champion 2026
MORGAN MATTHEWS
Riding Coppice Moonshadow owned by Julia Gibson
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NATIONAL SIDE SADDLE SHOW
We would like to thank you all for attending the 2026 National Side
Saddle Show organised by the NSSSG. We look
forward to welcoming competitors back in 2027
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MEMBERSHIP - JOIN NOW!
The Side Saddle Association aims to encourage and promote the practice of riding side saddle.
There are a number of categories of membership and application may be made online
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COMPETITION DIARY
The Association offers a wide variety of classes, to suit all standards
of rider and horse/pony to encourage and give all side saddle riders the
opportunity to participate in a range of disciplines
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