ISSO Weekend FAQs

Weekend Agenda

Questions not answered here? Please contact Joan Farwell at her email address: JCFarwell@hotmail.com or her cell phone: 484 645-2987.

Agenda for the Annual Business Meeting

Map and Directions to Best Western, North East

(Fairwinds also has an available bed and breakfast)

Directions to Fairwinds

Banquet Details

Saturday March 26th. 6:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Donations now being accepted for raffle items!

Don't forget to buy your raffle tickets! See the form in Aside World, or send your funds to ISSO with instructions about how many tickets you want to purchase.
$ 2 each or 12 for $20. Make sure you include your contact information, so we can let you know what you won and make arrangements to get it to you!

Chesapeake Bay Golf Club at North East
1500 Chesapeake Club Dr. North East, MD 21901

Map and Directions
Menu offerings include: Caesar Salad, Chicken Piccata, Vegetable Lasagna (no meat), Top Round of Beef, and Chocolate Mousse Cake.

• If you wish to certify as an instructor - $150
• Side saddle lesson (1 Hour) $75 Members, $100 Non Members*
  (includes the seminars)
• Stalls and tack stalls are $25 per day per stall.
  (bedding included)
• Box lunch $10 available on Saturday and Sunday
  (Choose from Ham, Turkey, Tuna, Cold Cut, Veggie, Club)
• Camping with electric hookup is $15 per night.
  (limited spaces)

* Non Member surcharge can be applied to membership onsite.

Where Can I Stay?

Hotel Accomodations: We have a block of rooms at the Best Western in North East at 39 Elwoods Rd. Call (410) 287-5450 to make reservations. If the block is full, call us and we'll ask to expand the block.

The Best Western offers a complimentary Continental breakfast, indoor pool and hot tub, exercise room, and free high speed internet access.

Camping at Fairwinds with electric hookup is $15/day.

Fairwinds has a Bed and Breakfast on site with rooms available.

I want to take a lesson. What do I need?

You should plan to ride in long pants or breeches, boots or riding shoes with a heel and a safety riding helmet or other equestrian approved safety headgear.

Your horse does NOT need side saddle experience.

You will be required to sign a waiver before riding.

You must have proof of a current, negative Coggins for the horse you bring and it must be with you upon arrival at Fairwinds stable.

Bring your side saddle if you have one. There may be a saddle available to fit you & your horse for loan, but we cannot guarantee fit. Horses will not be ridden in ill-fitting or dangerous saddles. We reserve the right of judgement.

Can I come watch?

Yes! Auditing is $25.00 for ISSO members and $ 50.00 for non-members*
(* non-member surcharge can be applied towards membership onsite)

I 'm already an ISSO J/I.
Do I need to recertify or renew my card?

Yes, it is $25 to renew your card annually. All current J/I's who are members in good standing must recertify in the new Certified Instructor (CI) Program by 2011. Talk to us if you already hold SSA certifications.

I want to certify as an instructor. What do I need to study?

Be prepared to:

• ride at walk, trot & canter
• fit a saddle to a horse
• pass a written exam
• teach a lesson under the supervision of a judging panel

You should be prepared to answer questions on:

• saddle fit to horse & rider
• different types of side saddles
• tacking up with a side saddle
• different safety mechanisms found on side saddles
• mounting/dismounting
• riding position
• common riding faults
• use of aids
• habits/aprons

What are these new instructor levels?

instructors Test To reflect the Level of Instruction they wish to provide Their Side Saddle Students.

• Level I = New Instructor, teaching side saddle basics
• Level II = Intermediate, who can teach more advanced lessons to students
• Level III = Master level instructor