Do you ride side saddle or would you be interested in finding out about the discipline? Maybe you'd like to try it?
The International Side Saddle Organization (ISSO) is hosting a weekend devoted to the sport at the end of March this year in North East, Maryland. The main activities will be split between the Best Western Hotel and Fairwinds Farm.
What:
Friday, March 30th 2012
2:00–4:00 PM
Saddle fitting and flocking at Fairwinds Farm
4:00–5:30 PM
Board Meeting at the Best Western
6:30–9:00 PM
Light supper social and tack exchange
Stretching and core strengthening workshop at the Best Western
Saturday, March 31st 2012
9:00–12:00 Noon
Presentations and tack exchange
Presentations will include tying a stock tie, steam cleaning an antique habit, musical freestyle rides, side saddle trivia and lunch. This is followed by travel to Fairwinds Farm.
12:00 Noon–1:00 PM
Side saddle types and fitting at Fairwinds Farm
1:00–4:30 PM
Lessons and saddle fitting at Fairwinds Farm
6:30–10:00 PM
ISSO Awards Banquet at Chesapeake Bay Golf Club
Sunday, April 1st 2012
9:00–10:30 AM
Annual Membership Meeting and Continental Breakfast at the Best Western
10:30–11:00 AM
Travel to Fairwinds Farm
11:00–3:00 PM
Lessons by appointment at Fairwinds Farm
Where:
Hotel:
Best Western North East Inn,
39 Elwoods Road, North East, MD 21901
410-287-5450
$79/night + tax
Farm:
Fairwinds Farm
41 Tailwinds Lane
North East, MD 21901
Stall reservations through ISSO
Annual Awards Banquet:
Chesapeake Bay Golf Club
128 Karen Drive, Rising Sun MD 21911
Cost:
Rider: ISSO member rate $125, non-member rate $185
Auditor: ISSO member rate $35, non-member rate $45
Sunday lesson: ISSO member rate $75, non-member rate $115
Stall including bedding: ISSO member rate $25, non-member rate $30
ISSO membership $35
Riders be sure to read the footnote on the registration form (page 2) regarding the importance of passing a pre-lesson saddle fit check. Assistance and materials are available to make alterations if needed. ISSO will attempt to lend you a saddle which fits your horse, if you do not have one.
Questions?
If you are thinking about attending this clinic but aren’t sure what side saddle riding involves, here is a useful article which answers such questions as “Can my horse be trained to carry a side saddle?” and “How do I fit a side saddle?” and how to ride in a side saddle.
So You Want to Ride Side Saddle by Deanne Muller and Katey Lunden
Resources
Modern Attire, Period Attire, Side Saddles, Saddle Fitting
Look for an ISSO representative near you!
Side Saddle Association (a UK association)
Here is an opportunity to enter a different world of equestrianism. Who knows, you might even get hooked on side saddle riding!
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