AMERICAN SIDESADDLE

GROUPS

The art of riding aside continues into the 21st century, thanks to the many national and regional organizations that have kept this American tradition alive.

There’s a group near you and for you!

Visit the following websites for sidesaddle information
and to learn about the wide variety of activities offered.

Aiken Ladies Aside: 2006, Aiken, SC area. Web site under construction, E-mail: rideaside@yahoo.com Clinics; resources; rider education.

Hoosier Ladies Aside: 2001 non-profit Indiana/Midwest, active membership with experience in costuming from Revolutionary War to modern times. Annual clinic; annual all-sidesaddle show; calendar; demos; fashion shows; guidelines; costuming; expos; parades; re-enactments; resources; social events.

International Side Saddle Association: 1974/1980 A 21st century merger of earlier organizations, now non-profit and member-run. Awards program; calendar; expo support; guidelines; instructor certification; instructor list; member e-group; quarterly publication; regional representatives; resources; library; store; video.

Liberty Side Saddle Network: 2004. non-profit. No cost to join “Friends of Liberty Network.” Free e-zine, The Balance. All-sidesaddle show--largest in the U.S.; clinic; calendar; hosts USEF Zone 2 Ladies Sidesaddle division; open e-group; philanthropic activities; quarterly online publication; scholarships for lessons.

NEA Sidesaddle Association: 1979. Oldest non-profit sidesaddle organization in the U.S.; acclaimed website voted “most informative.” Awards Program (no extra cost); calendar; clinics; demos; expos; fashion shows; guidelines for riding/showing/judging; quarterly publication; archives; resource lists; store; videos.

Red River Regional Sidesaddle Association: 2003 Oklahoma/Texas area contact and resources. Expos; demos; member e-group; social events.

Texas Ladies Aside: Official Equestrian Drill Team of Texas, all-Peruvian Paso drill team that has performed internationally. Annual clinic open to non Paso owners; demos; expos; public performances; rehearsal meetings.

Victorian Ladies Aside: Early1990’s. “Recreating the elegant image of riding in a side saddle.” Calendar; clinic/sidesaddle camp;costuming resources; demos; re-enactment, emphasis on Civil War.

VirginiaAside! Promoting and educating as well as bringing VA riders together. Membership is free and open to ladies and gentlemen. VA resources for clinics and demos; expos; member e-groups with calendar; social events.