The 42nd National Side Saddle Show (Going Ahead)


Show Date
Fri, Aug 4, 2023 to Sun, Aug 6, 2023
Closing Date
Tue, Jul 11, 2023
Starting Times:


PLEASE REMEMBER:

To use ONE MY RIDING LIFE NUMBER per entry combination. It is your responsibility to complete your entry fully and include all required information to ensure eligibility for Prizes and Awards

Points and Qualifications received since the 2022 National Side Saddle Show may be carried forward to the 2023 National Side Saddle Show.

All Competitors must present their Membership Card when collecting their Compeitor Envelopes and when making late entries

Entries are only accepted from SSA Members EXCEPT for the HOYS Qualifier when non SSA Members MUST BECOME temporary National SIde Saddle Show Day Members

To register you are eligible for SSA National Show Points Trophies please scroll down to the end of the schedule and register for each one you are eligible 

To ensure you select the correct Section when entering all Classes: Adult (has attained 18th birthday on 01/01 of the current year), Junior (has attained their 5th birthday and aged under 18 on 01/01 of the current year), Young Rider ( is aged 5 but under 14 on 01/01 of the current year)

Where classes are divided into Section A,B, etc., no combination or rider/horse/pony may enter more than one Section in any class except in Class 7 when BOTH Sections may be entered

Late Entries are accepted at the Show if classes are not full BUT NOT FOR ANY CLASSES WHERE INDIVIDUAL RIDING TIMES ARE ALLOCATED.

The Schedule gives full Prizes and Awards details


Class 1 A
NSSS Walk & Trot Dressage Lead Rein    
Day:
Fri
Entry Fee:
£19.00
Info:
Riders riders any age. The same horse/pony/rider combination may not compete in classes 2 - 8 inclusive. Lead Rein competitors only.
Class 1 B
NSSS Walk & Trot Dressage Off the Lead Rein    
Day:
Fri
Entry Fee:
£19.00
Info:
Riders riders any age. The same horse/pony/rider combination may not compete in classes 2 - 8 inclusive.
Class 2 A
NSSS Native Breed Dressage    
Day:
Fri
Entry Fee:
£19.00
Info:
Adult Section, Open to horse/ponies of M&M Type, regardless of BD Points.
Class 2 B
NSSS Native Breed Dressage    
Day:
Fri
Entry Fee:
£19.00
Info:
Junior Section, Open to horse/ponies of M&M Type, regardless of BD Points.
Class 3 A
NSSS Restricted Preliminary Dressage    
Day:
Fri
Entry Fee:
£19.00
Info:
Adult Section. Horses/ponies who have not ben placed 1st or 2nd in any pure dressage class at a National Side Saddle Show.
Class 3 B
NSSS Restricted Preliminary Dressage    
Day:
Fri
Entry Fee:
£19.00
Info:
Junior Section. Horses/ponies who have not ben placed 1st or 2nd in any pure dressage class at a National Side Saddle Show.
Class 4 A
NSSS Open Preliminary Dressage    
Day:
Fri
Entry Fee:
£19.00
Info:
Adult Section
Class 4 B
NSSS Open Preliminary Dressage 14.2h(148cms)and under    
Day:
Fri
Entry Fee:
£19.00
Info:
Pony not exceeding 148cm (14.2hh)
Class 4 C
NSSS Open Preliminary Dressage exceeding 148cms(14.2h)    
Day:
Fri
Entry Fee:
£19.00
Info:
Pony exceeding 148cm (14.2hh)
Class 5 A
NSSS Restricted Novice Dressage    
Day:
Fri
Entry Fee:
£19.00
Info:
Adult Section. Horses/ponies who have not ben placed 1st or 2nd in any pure dressage class at a National Side Saddle Show.
Class 5 B
NSSS Restricted Novice Dressage    
Day:
Fri
Entry Fee:
£19.00
Info:
Junior Section. Horses/ponies who have not ben placed 1st or 2nd in any pure dressage class at a National Side Saddle Show.
Class 6 A
NSSS Open Novice Dressage    
Day:
Fri
Entry Fee:
£19.00
Info:
Adult Section, Open to all horse/ponies, regardless of BD points.
Class 6 B
NSSS Open Novice Dressage    
Day:
Fri
Entry Fee:
£19.00
Info:
Junior Section, Open to all horse/ponies, regardless of BD points.
Class 7 A
NSSS Open Elementary & Medium Dressage - Elementary Level    
Day:
Fri
Entry Fee:
£19.00
Info:
Elementary Section. Rider any age. Rider/Horse/Pony combination may compete at both levels but have to enter both 7A & 7B to do so
Class 7 B
NSSS Open Elementary & Medium Dressage - Medium Level    
Day:
Fri
Entry Fee:
£19.00
Info:
Medium Section. Rider any age. Rider/Horse/Pony combination may compete at both levels but have to enter both 7A & 7B to do so
Class 8 A
NSSS Dressage with Jumping (0.60m)    
Day:
Fri
Entry Fee:
£21.00
Info:
Adult Section. 60cm jumping
Class 8 B
NSSS Dressage with Jumping (0.75m)    
Day:
Fri
Entry Fee:
£21.00
Info:
Adult Section. 75cm jumping
Class 8 C
NSSS Dressage with Jumping (0.60m)    
Day:
Fri
Entry Fee:
£21.00
Info:
Junior Section. 60cm jumping
Class 8 D
NSSS Dressage with Jumping (0.75m)    
Day:
Fri
Entry Fee:
£21.00
Info:
Junior Section. 75cm jumping
Class 9 A
NSSS Junior Freestyle to Music - Preliminary Level    
Day:
Fri
Entry Fee:
£20.00
Info:
Horses/ Ponies may only compete once
Class 9 B
NSSS Junior Freestyle to Music - Novice Level    
Day:
Fri
Entry Fee:
£20.00
Info:
Horses/ Ponies may only compete once
Class 10 A
NSSS Adult Freestyle to Music - Preliminary Level    
Day:
Fri
Entry Fee:
£20.00
Info:
Horses/ Ponies may only compete once
Class 10 B
NSSS Adult Freestyle to Music - Novice Level    
Day:
Fri
Entry Fee:
£20.00
Info:
Horses/ Ponies may only compete once
Class 10 C
NSSS Adult Freestyle to Music - Elementary Level    
Day:
Fri
Entry Fee:
£20.00
Info:
Horses/ Ponies may only compete once
Class 10 D
NSSS Adult Freestyle to Music - Medium Level    
Day:
Fri
Entry Fee:
£20.00
Info:
Horses/ Ponies may only compete once
Class 11 A
NSSS Restricted Turnout    
Day:
Fri
Entry Fee:
£18.00
Info:
Adult Section
Class 11 B
NSSS Restricted Turnout    
Day:
Fri
Entry Fee:
£18.00
Info:
Junior Section. Lead rein permitted
Class 12 A
NSSS Newcomers Equitation    
Day:
Fri
Entry Fee:
£21.00
Info:
Adult Section
Class 12 B
NSSS Newcomers Equitation    
Day:
Fri
Entry Fee:
£21.00
Info:
Junior Section
Class 13
NSSS Rococo Memorial Junior Pas Seul    
Day:
Fri
Entry Fee:
£20.00
Class 14 A
NSSS Adult Caro Cripps Memorial Pas Seul    
Day:
Fri
Entry Fee:
£20.00
Info:
Adults aged under 40 on 01/01 of the current year
Class 14 B
NSSS Adult Caro Cripps Memorial Pas Seul    
Day:
Fri
Entry Fee:
£20.00
Info:
Adults aged 40 & over on 01/01 of the current year
Class 15 A
NSSS The Right Shoulder Back Equitation Training Class    
Day:
Fri
Entry Fee:
£21.00
Info:
Rider any age. Lead rein permitted. Must show Walk & Trot on both Reins
Class 15 B
NSSS The Right Shoulder Back Equitation Training Class    
Day:
Fri
Entry Fee:
£21.00
Info:
Rider any age. Lead Rein permitted. Must show Walk, Trot & Canter on both Reins
Class 16
NSSS Historical Side Saddle Class    
Day:
Fri
Entry Fee:
£16.00
Class 17
NSSS Classical Ladies Side Saddle Qualifier    
Day:
Fri
Entry Fee:
£21.00
Info:
Qualifier for next year's Classical Ladies final
Class 18
NSSS Large Riding Club Performance Horse    
Day:
Fri
Entry Fee:
£16.00
Class 19
NSSS Small Riding Club Performance Horse/Pony    
Day:
Fri
Entry Fee:
£16.00
Class 20
NSSS Junior Rider Performance Pony    
Day:
Fri
Entry Fee:
£16.00
Class 21
NSSS Junior Horsemanship    
Day:
Fri
Entry Fee:
£18.00
Info:
Lead Rein permitted
Class 22
NSSS Adult Horsemanship    
Day:
Fri
Entry Fee:
£18.00
Class 23
NSSS Lady Guinevere Junior Concours d’Elegance    
Day:
Fri
Entry Fee:
£16.00
Class 51
NSSS Cygnet Championship    
Day:
Sat
Entry Fee:
£17.00
Info:
SSA Junior Members aged 5 – 8 on 01/01of this year’s Show and may not compete in any other Equitation Championship class
Class 52 A
NSSS SSA Junior Open & Young Riders Open Equitation & Turnout    
Day:
Sat
Entry Fee:
£22.00
Info:
Qualified UK Juniors not eligible for other awards
Class 52 B
NSSS SSA Junior Open & Young Riders Open Equitation & Turnout    
Day:
Sat
Entry Fee:
£22.00
Info:
Qualified UK Young Riders under 14 on 01/01
Class 52 C
NSSS SSA Junior Open & Young Riders Open Equitation & Turnout    
Day:
Sat
Entry Fee:
£22.00
Info:
Qualified UK Young Riders under 13 on 01/01
Class 52 D
NSSS SSA Junior Open & Young Riders Open Equitation & Turnout    
Day:
Sat
Entry Fee:
£22.00
Info:
Qualified Overseas Juniors not eligible for other awards
Class 52 E
NSSS SSA Junior Open & Young Riders Open Equitation & Turnout    
Day:
Sat
Entry Fee:
£22.00
Info:
Qualified Overseas Young Riders under 14 on 01/01
Class 52 F
NSSS SSA Junior Open & Young Riders Open Equitation & Turnout    
Day:
Sat
Entry Fee:
£22.00
Info:
Qualified Young Riders Overseas aged under 13 on 01/01
Class 52 G
NSSS SSA Junior Open & Young Riders Open Equitation & Turnout    
Day:
Sat
Entry Fee:
£22.00
Info:
Unqualified Overseas Juniors
Class 53 A
NSSS SSA Junior Open Equitation Jumping (0.53m )    
Day:
Sat
Entry Fee:
£21.00
Class 53 B
NSSS SSA Junior Open Equitation Jumping (0.70m)    
Day:
Sat
Entry Fee:
£21.00
Class 54 A
NSSS SSA Junior Novice & Young Rider Novice Equitation & Turnout    
Day:
Sat
Entry Fee:
£22.00
Info:
Qualified UK Juniors not eligible for other awards
Class 54 B
NSSS SSA Junior Novice & Young Rider Novice Equitation & Turnout    
Day:
Sat
Entry Fee:
£22.00
Info:
Qualified UK Young Riders under 14 on 01/01
Class 54 C
NSSS SSA Junior Novice & Young Rider Novice Equitation & Turnout    
Day:
Sat
Entry Fee:
£22.00
Info:
Qualified UK Young Riders under 11 on 01/01
Class 54 D
NSSS SSA Junior Novice & Young Rider Novice Equitation & Turnout    
Day:
Sat
Entry Fee:
£22.00
Info:
Qualified Overseas Juniors not eligible for other awards
Class 54 E
NSSS SSA Junior Novice & Young Rider Novice Equitation & Turnout    
Day:
Sat
Entry Fee:
£22.00
Info:
Qualified Overseas Young Riders under 14 on 01/01
Class 54 F
NSSS SSA Junior Novice & Young Rider Novice Equitation & Turnout    
Day:
Sat
Entry Fee:
£22.00
Info:
Qualified Overseas Young Riders under 11 on 01/01
Class 54 G
NSSS SSA Junior Novice & Young Rider Novice Equitation & Turnout    
Day:
Sat
Entry Fee:
£22.00
Info:
Unqualified Overseas Juniors
Class 55 A
NSSS SSA Junior Novice Equitation Jumping (0.38m)    
Day:
Sat
Entry Fee:
£21.00
Class 55 B
NSSS SSA Junior Novice Equitation Jumping (0.53m )    
Day:
Sat
Entry Fee:
£21.00
Class 56 A
NSSS SSA Adult Open Equitation & Turnout    
Day:
Sat
Entry Fee:
£22.00
Info:
Qualified UK Adults not eligible for Amateur
Class 56 B
NSSS SSA Adult Open Equitation & Turnout    
Day:
Sat
Entry Fee:
£22.00
Info:
Qualified UK Adults eligible for Amateur
Class 56 C
NSSS SSA Adult Open Equitation & Turnout    
Day:
Sat
Entry Fee:
£22.00
Info:
Qualified Overseas Adults not eligible for Amateur
Class 56 D
NSSS SSA Adult Open Equitation & Turnout    
Day:
Sat
Entry Fee:
£22.00
Info:
Qualified Overseas Adults eligible for Amateur
Class 56 E
NSSS SSA Adult Open Equitation & Turnout    
Day:
Sat
Entry Fee:
£22.00
Info:
Unqualified Overseas Adults
Class 57 A
NSSS SSA Adult Open Equitation Jumping (0.84m)    
Day:
Sat
Entry Fee:
£21.00
Class 57 B
NSSS SSA Adult Open Equitation Jumping (0.91m)    
Day:
Sat
Entry Fee:
£21.00
Class 58 A
NSSS SSA Adult Intermediate Equitation & Turnout    
Day:
Sat
Entry Fee:
£22.00
Info:
Qualified UK Adults
Class 58 B
NSSS SSA Adult Intermediate Equitation & Turnout    
Day:
Sat
Entry Fee:
£22.00
Info:
Qualified Overseas Adults
Class 58 C
NSSS SSA Adult Intermediate Equitation & Turnout    
Day:
Sat
Entry Fee:
£22.00
Info:
Unqualified Overseas Adults
Class 59 A
NSSS SSA Adult Intermediate Equitation Jumping (0.76m)    
Day:
Sat
Entry Fee:
£21.00
Class 59 B
NSSS SSA Adult Intermediate Equitation Jumping (0.84m)    
Day:
Sat
Entry Fee:
£21.00
Class 60 A
NSSS SSA Adult Novice Equitation & Turnout    
Day:
Sat
Entry Fee:
£22.00
Info:
Qualified UK Adults not eligible for Sandon
Class 60 B
NSSS SSA Adult Novice Equitation & Turnout    
Day:
Sat
Entry Fee:
£22.00
Info:
Qualified UK Adults eligible for Sandon
Class 60 C
NSSS SSA Adult Novice Equitation & Turnout    
Day:
Sat
Entry Fee:
£22.00
Info:
Qualified Overseas Adults not eligible for Sandon
Class 60 D
NSSS SSA Adult Novice Equitation & Turnout    
Day:
Sat
Entry Fee:
£22.00
Info:
Qualified Overseas Adults eligible for Sandon
Class 60 E
NSSS SSA Adult Novice Equitation & Turnout    
Entry Fee:
£22.00
Info:
Unqualified Overseas Adults
Class 61 A
NSSS SSA Adult Novice Equitation Jumping (0.70m)    
Day:
Sat
Entry Fee:
£21.00
Class 61 B
NSSS SSA Adult Novice Equitation Jumping (0.76m)    
Day:
Sat
Entry Fee:
£21.00
Class 62
NSSS Junior Ridden Pony    
Day:
Sat
Entry Fee:
£16.00
Class 63
NSSS Show Pony/ Pony of Show Hunter Type    
Day:
Sat
Entry Fee:
£16.00
Class 64
NSSS Fancy Dress    
Day:
Sat
Entry Fee:
£16.00
Class 65
NSSS Small Riding Horse    
Day:
Sat
Entry Fee:
£16.00
Class 66
NSSS Large Riding Horse    
Day:
Sat
Entry Fee:
£16.00
Class 67
NSSS World Breeds    
Day:
Sat
Entry Fee:
£16.00
Class 68
NSSS Cob    
Day:
Sat
Entry Fee:
£16.00
Class 69
NSSS Ladies Hunter of the Year Horse of the Year Show Qualifier    
Day:
Sat
Entry Fee:
£41.00
Info:
Non SSA Members must pay Temporary Membership
Class 70
NSSS Mixed Height Pure Bred Mountain & Moorland    
Day:
Sat
Entry Fee:
£16.00
Class 71
NSSS Mixed Height Part Bred Mountain & Moorland    
Day:
Sat
Entry Fee:
£16.00
Class 72 A
NSSS Adult Costume Concours d’Élégance    
Day:
Sat
Entry Fee:
£16.00
Info:
Plaited Breeds
Class 72 B
NSSS Adult Costume Concours d’Élégance    
Day:
Sat
Entry Fee:
£16.00
Info:
Unplaited Breeds
Class 73
NSSS Junior Costume Concours d’Élégance    
Day:
Sat
Entry Fee:
£16.00
Class 74
NSSS Pure Bred, Part Bred or Anglo Arab    
Day:
Sat
Entry Fee:
£16.00
Class 75
NSSS Sir Lancelot Concours d’Élégance Final    
Day:
Fri
Entry Fee:
£16.00
Info:
Open Adult Competitors to have won a Sir Lancelot rosette since the previous National Show
Class 76
NSSS Versatile Horse/ Pony    
Day:
Sat
Entry Fee:
£16.00
Class 101
NSSS Adult Concours d’Élégance    
Day:
Sun
Entry Fee:
£16.00
Class 102
NSSS Junior Concours d’Élégance    
Day:
Sun
Entry Fee:
£16.00
Class 103
NSSS Classical Ladies Side Saddle Final    
Day:
Sun
Entry Fee:
£18.00
Info:
Open to qualified Adult Competitors and to Competitors, who with the same horse/rider combination.
Class 104
NSSS Lead Rein Pony & Fledgling Rider    
Day:
Sun
Entry Fee:
£16.00
Class 105
NSSS Ridden Coloured Horse or Pony    
Day:
Sun
Entry Fee:
£16.00
Class 106
NSSS Gracious Ladies    
Day:
Sun
Entry Fee:
£16.00
Class 107
NSSS Mature Riders    
Day:
Sun
Entry Fee:
£16.00
Info:
Open to Adults over 45 and under 51 years on 1st January of this year’s Show
Class 108
NSSS “Just” Mature Riders    
Day:
Sun
Entry Fee:
£16.00
Info:
Open to Adults over 45 and under 51 years on 1st January of this year’s Show
Class 109
NSSS Ridden Race Horse (Not affiliated to ROR)    
Day:
Sun
Entry Fee:
£16.00
Class 110
NSSS Small Show Hunter    
Day:
Sun
Entry Fee:
£16.00
Class 111
NSSS Large Show Hunter    
Day:
Sun
Entry Fee:
£16.00
Class 112
NSSS Pre-Veteran Horse/ Pony    
Day:
Sun
Entry Fee:
£16.00
Class 113
NSSS Veteran Horse/ Pony    
Day:
Sun
Entry Fee:
£16.00
Class 114
NSSS The Family Pony    
Day:
Sun
Entry Fee:
£16.00
Class 115
NSSS The Family Horse    
Day:
Sun
Entry Fee:
£16.00
Class 116
NSSS Beginners Working Hunter / Working Hunter Pony    
Day:
Sun
Entry Fee:
£17.00
Class 117
NSSS Working Hunter Pony    
Day:
Sun
Entry Fee:
£17.00
Info:
Open to ponies not exceeding 153cm (15hh), riders any age. Ponies will jump in height; ponies not exceeding 133cm (13hh) Max height 60cm (2’0”); ponies exceeding 133cm (13hh) but not 143cm (14hh) Max height 68cm (2’3”); ponies exceeding 143cm (14hh) but not 153cm (15hh) Max height 76cm (2’6”).
Class 118
NSSS Novice Working Hunter    
Day:
Sun
Entry Fee:
£17.00
Class 119
NSSS Open Working Hunter    
Day:
Sun
Entry Fee:
£17.00
Class 120
NSSS Beginners Starter Stakes    
Day:
Sun
Entry Fee:
£17.00
Class 121
NSSS Pony Rider Stakes    
Day:
Sun
Entry Fee:
£17.00
Class 122
NSSS Beginners Starter Stakes    
Day:
Sun
Entry Fee:
£17.00
Class 123
NSSS Open Stakes    
Day:
Sun
Entry Fee:
£17.00
Class 124
NSSS Area Team Relay Show Jumping    
Day:
Sun
Info:
Entries can only be made by appointed Area Representative at The Show
Class 125
NSSS Pairs    
Day:
Sun
Entry Fee:
£16.00
Class 126
NSSS Soda Pop Challenge    
Day:
Sun
Entry Fee:
£16.00
Class 127
NSSS Champagne Challenge    
Day:
Sun
Entry Fee:
£16.00
Class 801
NSSS Black Fen Royalist (Adult Member winning most points at Show)    
Day:
Sun,Fri,Sat
Info:
I am eligible for the Black Fen Royalist: Adult Member winning most points at Show
Class 802
NSSS Middleton Cup (Most points for rider aged under 13 y/o on 01/01)    
Day:
Sun,Fri,Sat
Info:
I am eligible for the Middleton Cup: Most points for rider aged under 13 y/o on 01/01
Class 803
NSSS Bredin Cup (Most points for rider aged 13 - 17 on 01/01)    
Day:
Sun,Fri,Sat
Info:
I am eligible for the Bredin Cup: Most points for rider aged 13 - 17 on 01/01
Class 804
NSSS Sideways Salver    
Day:
Sun,Fri,Sat
Info:
I am eligible for the Sideways Salver: Most points for rider who rides side-saddle 90% of the normal year. Letter to confirm, signed by the Area Chairman, should be sent or brought to the Show.
Class 805
NSSS Billette Mackie (Most points on family owned Horse/ Pony)    
Day:
Sun,Fri,Sat
Info:
I am eligible for the Billette Mackie: most points on family owned Horse/ Pony
Class 806
NSSS Mica Trophy (Most points for Adult aged over 50 on 01/01)    
Day:
Sun,Fri,Sat
Info:
I am eligible for the Mica Trophy: Most points for Adult aged over 50 on 01/01

Show Secretary: Samantha Stephenson
Spottles Orchard, Norwood Hill Road, Charlwood, Surrey, RH6 0ED
Tel: 01293 862172, Mobile: (0)7515 832722, Email: admin@nationalsidesaddleshow.co.uk


Location
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Payment Details & Event Fees

Entries in advance only. You can book using our Secure Online Entry System.
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You will receive an email confirmation of your booking and payment.

Friends of the National Side Saddle Show Group
For those not wishing to Sponsor a class in full donations are gratefully received to the Friends of the NSSSG Fund which assists with the general overheads of running the Show for example: Special Rosettes & Awards, Hire Working Hunter Fences, Computers & Radios, Printing of Show Mark Sheets, Purchase of Dressage Mark Sheets, The Raffle Prize Fund, Travel, Accommodation & Catering, etc. During your entry you will have the option to add a donation to your basket, thank you.

Stabling Information: Yes

***PLEASE NOTE ***
All Stables, Lorry Park Electric Hook Up & Hay/Haylage orders MUST BE BOOKED DIRECTLY IN ADVANCE WITH BURY FARM EQUESTRIAN VILLAGE www.buryfarmestates.co.uk 
THERE IS NO ACCESS TO BURY FARM  EQUESTRIAN VILLAGE UNTIL 2.30PM ON THURSDAY 

The NSSSG reserves the right, at their discretion, to retain Barn Stables for Competitors including those who are Disabled, Overseas and travelling long distances, etc. Permanent Stables may not be booked to store equipment, as dog kennels, etc.

Exercising on Thursday is only permitted in the Arenas/Areas stated on arrival at the Show and then as shown on the Timetable.  

Terms & Conditions

I have read and agree to abide by the National Side Saddle Show Group's Rules and Regulations and, where relevant, the Competition Rules in the current SSA Members' Handbook. I declare the information given is correct, to the best of my knowledge and belief.

 

 

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