About Us
Side Saddle Australia was founded by a group of individuals who saw the need for a national body for the discipline of side saddle in Australia. The core objectives of Side Saddle Australia are:
- To introduce, promote and encourage side saddle riding and competing as a modern day equestrian discipline in competitions and events of all kinds throughout Australia.
- Support, assist and encourage the growth and skills of side saddle riders and enthusiasts nation wide through in person and virtual clinics and competitions.
- Connect like-minded side saddle riders and enthusiasts Australia wide.
- Foster, promote and protect the interests of side saddle competitors
and horses in exhibitions and competitions.
- Collect verify, public, print, produce and distribute literature or
information relating to side saddle riding, competing, instructing and
judging.
- Encourage competitors, judges and show organisers to adopt and
abide by the standards, rules and requirements as recommended by
Side Saddle Australia for the conduct of events.
- Promote good fellowship, fair play and sportsmanship amongst
members and those participating in or attending side saddle events.
- Foster relations with other equestrian organisations and bodies that allow side saddle or have similar aims and interests.
- Encourage the inclusion of side saddle riding at events and competitions.
- Sponsor side saddle awards and events at competitions.
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The only side saddle body, organisation, association or enthusiast group in Australia with qualified side saddle instructors
and backed by other worldwide side saddle bodies.