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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.

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Supporting Organisations & Businesses

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