Below are all known dates for side saddle events happening locally in 2021. Note that many venues now require safety hats to be worn, please check the show schedule carefully as rules may vary even between classes at the same show.
This is just a friendly reminder to make sure you complete ENTRY FORMS for each event and email them to our lovely entries secretary Anne Chambers (achambers@hotmail.com) . You can now pay by BACs online which makes it even simpler! WE ARE UNABLE TO ACCEPT ENTRY TO AN SSA19 EVENT WITHOUT A COMPLETED ENTRY FORM & PAYMENT.
Well Mr COVID is proving to be something of a challenge. We have carefully planned our 2021 Diary. The safety of you and your horse is paramount to AREA19 but we are confident we can organise events abiding by all the rules and regulations. Each event will be run in line with the Government guidance at the time (and a lot of red tape behind the scenes) but we are sure this will not affect your enjoyment.
We remain focused on encouraging new and old members alike to dust off the cobwebs and bring a smile to some low key events, to get us going again and above all have fun!
2021 DIARY
JANUARY
29th January – Have a Go Day – Back Lane Stables, Leeds LS12 5HH Postponed due to lockdown – keep an eye out for the new date!!
FEBRUARY
28th February – Area19 Tea at the Vicarage – Via Zoom Join us for a virtual “Afternoon Tea” wear your best top hat, dust off the cup and saucer, bring out the teapot, don’t forget the slice of cake or bun. Competition for best “bun”. Share in the memories during our talk on “Area19”. The Area’s history, how we started, who made us, where we’ve been, the Area’s highs and our lows.
MARCH
19th March –“Side Saddle Memories” followed by Ringcraft Question Time – Via Zoom (Friday evening at 7pm) Join Jo Jefferson and Area19 for a light hearted jaunt through Jo’s side saddle memories, followed by a question time for members, which will offer members the perfect chance to quiz a well-respected SSA judge, instructor, competitor, Side Saddle Rider of the Year. Attendance is £2 contact Kate for entry and payment details katybee10@hotmail.co.uk
18th March – Kiplingcotes Derby
21st National SSA AGM – via Zoom
Saturday 27th – Area19 Fun Cross Country Day Clinic with Annabelle Bedell – Thornton Lodge Farm, YO61 3QA – POSTPONED UNTIL COVID LOCKDOWN IS LIFTED SEE NEW APRIL DATE
Sunday 28th – Area19 Display Practice – Thornton Lodge Farm, YO61 3QA – POSTPONED UNTIL COVID LOCKDOWN IS LIFTED
APRIL
4th – Easter Weekend
11th – Area19 Spring Clinic & Saddle Fitting – Manor Grange Stud, WF11 0AZ SSA Clinic – with Julia Boardman Saddle Fitting – with Suzie Vandepeer & Mike Huline Dickens – DUE TO THE CLOSE CONTACT NATURE OF THIS DAY WE HAVE REGRETTABLY POSTPONED THIS EVENT UNTIL WE CAN BE CERTAIN OF RUNNING IT COVID SECURELY – SEE THE NEW DATE IN JULY
10th – Area19 Fun Cross Country Day Clinic with Annabelle Bedell – Thornton Lodge Farm, YO61 3QA
Sunday 11th – Area19 Ringcraft Practice – Thornton Lodge Farm, YO61 3Q
25th – Area19 Affiliated Show – Judge Valerie Hodgett – Manor Grange Stud, WF11 0AZ
25th – Area19 Display Practice – Manor Grange Stud, WF11 0AZ
MAY
Area19 Guided Ride – date and venue tbc
Area19 Display Practice – evening practice – date and venue tbc
1-3rd May International Weekend at Aintree postponed to 2022 due to COVID
22nd Otley Show
29/30th Hambleton Show
30th May – MGS Side Saddle Show & VHS – Manor Grange Stud, WF11 0AZ
JUNE
10th – 13th Bramham
18th-20th Area19 Summer Camp – Manor Grange Stud, WF11 0AZ
20th Area19 Display Practice – Manor Grange Stud, WF11 0AZ
20th North Yorkshire County Show
27th Arthington Show
JULY
4th July – Area19 Saddle Fitting – Manor Grange Stud, WF11 0AZ SSA Saddle Fitting – with Suzie Vandepeer & Mike Huline Dickens
13th – 15th Great Yorkshire VIRTUAL Show
18th July – Area19 Affiliated Show – Judge Vivienne Hogg – Manor Grange Stud, WF11 0AZ
18th July Weeton Show
25th Aldborough & Boroughbridge Show
AUGUST
6th – 8th SSA Nationals – Addington Equestrian Centre, MK18 2JR
28th Wensleydale Show
SEPTEMBER
3rd – 5th – Area19 Cross Country Camp – Thornton Lodge Farm, YO61 3QA
OCTOBER
10th – Area19 Guided Ride – Escrick, York YO19 6EA
AUTUMN NEWSLETTER 2020
Catch These other Side Saddle Events in our Area:
TUITION – Anne Everall (Acrecliffe Equestrian), Anne Tate (Back Lane Stables) and Lisa Lane are once again offering sideways tuition on a one to one basis.
GROUP TUITION / CLINICS – Gemma Hughes (Back Lane Stables) is also offering group sessions, and day clinics.
For a full list of events visit the venue’s website or Facebook page.