Side Saddle Books & Links

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These links represent only a few of the many side saddle resources online. The ISSO does not endorse any particular entity, but these have been well-reviewed over time. There are also numerous side saddle groups in Facebook (including our own!) and other social media like Pinterest. If you know of a link we should consider, please contact us.

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Events

• Keep up with the latest side saddle events including the Annual Gathering, Clinics, Camp Leaping Horn, etc. by clicking on this link. 

Books

• There are many other texts that deal only in part with riding aside. You may find many of these via Google Books, Project Gutenberg, The Internet Archive, and other internet sources, in addition to book dealers.

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Side Saddle Sales, Repair, and Maintenance

• The Side Saddlery http://thesidesaddlery.com/ ISSO's own store, selling everything the aside rider needs from saddles and whips to saddle repair and video. Items donated for sale are tax-deductible and directly benefit ISSO's work. We also accept consignment items including saddles and habits. All proceeds from The Side Saddlery benefit ISSO's programs.

• Sidesaddle Heaven http://sidesaddleheaven.com/ Saddle and habit sales. Sue Tobin in Connecticut.

• Laura Dempsey http://www.lauradempseysaddler.co.uk/ Master Saddler based in Warwickshire, UK

• Wendy Tibold http://www.wendyssaddlery.com.au/ Saddle maker in Queensland, Australia

Habit Makers and Habit Patterns

• Alexander James http://www.alexander-james.co.uk/Pages/international.aspx UK-based tailor, periodic trips to US, will make made-to-measure habits "across the sea."

• Trish Daly http://www.showtimesupplies.co.uk/ Specialist Tailor of Side Saddle Habits and Accessories. UK-based, experienced in long-distance measurements.

• The Side Saddlery thesidesaddlery.com Featuring ISSO's own easy-to-make 3 piece apron patern.

Organizations

• National

  • Side Saddle Association http://www.sidesaddleassociation.co.uk/ UK-based side-saddle organization with active European and overseas membership.

  • NEA Sidesaddle Association http://www.sidesaddleinfo.com/ Aims to provide education, promote the contemporary use of the sidesaddle and preserve its rich traditions.

  • Side Saddle Association of Ireland http://ssaireland.com/

  • Side Saddle Association of South Australia http://sidesaddlesa.webs.com/

  • New Zealand Side Saddle Association http://www.sportsground.co.nz/nzssa/51599/1/

  • Interessengemeinschaft zur Förderung des Reitens im Damensattel in Österreich (Austria) http://www.damensattel.at/ueberuns.htm

  • Amazones de France http://www.amazones-de-france.fr/

• Local/Regional

  • Hoosier Ladies Aside http://www.hoosierladiesaside.com/ Midwest US organization, hosting clinics and other activities.

  • Texas Ladies Aside http://www.texasladiesaside.com/ The State of Texas' Official Equestrian Drill Team - who all ride aside!

  • Georgia Ladies Aside http://georgialadiesaside.com/

  • Ontario Side Saddle Association http://onsidesaddle.blogspot.com/

Side Saddle Themed Gifts and Goodies

• EquiGlas http://www.equiglas.com/ Equestrian stained glass. Buy a side saddle design, mention ISSO, and we will receive a donation!

• Sidesaddle Stuff! http://www.cafepress.com/sidesaddle Postcards, t-shirts, grooming aprons, magnets, totes, and more - all with a side-saddle theme.

Informational

• Nick Creaton http://www.nickcreaton.co.uk/ Saddle designer and historian, his online Saddlery Museum contains many beautiful and unique saddles along with information about major makers.

• Corsets and Crinolines http://www.corsetsandcrinolines.com/tidbits.php?index=13 1850s and 1860s riding habits.

• A Medieval Sidesaddle http://ilaria.veltri.tripod.com/sidesaddle.html Research on and a modern construction of a medieval side saddle.

• Horse World Expo https://www.horseworldexpo.com/ Pennsylvania horse trade show that ISSO exhibits at annually.