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 supported by other worldwide side saddle bodies.
Meet Your State Representatives
State Representatives are exactly that - a representative for the discipline of side saddle in their respective states. State Representatives value above all else: safety, inclusivity and positive promotion of the discipline. They are actively working to promote and grow the discipline of side saddle in their state, while supporting and encouraging riders both new and established to the sport. If you feel you share these values and would like to be listed as a State Representative for side saddle, please contact us by clicking here or visiting the 'Contact' page.
Stacey Rusic - VIC/TAS
Same Side Equestrian
Qualified Side Saddle Instructor
Kristy Byrne - QLD
H & K Equestrian
Sidesaddle Ladies - Western Australia
Marieke Van Turnhout
Torridon Lodge - Western Australia
Jill Wood Ainslie
Petra Marz - NSW/ACT
Ridge View Equestrian
Qualified Side Saddle Instructor
Side Saddle Association of
South Australia
Heather Barwick - Secretary
Tammy Shepard - NT
For Northern Territory Enquiries
Supporting Organisations & Businesses
Supporting those who support us and our vision for the discipline of side saddle in Australia. Click the logo to be taken to the website of that business or organisation. We thank them for their continued support!
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