OSA Provides Support for Side Saddle Class at Hamilton Hunt Night on June 13, 2015

WE ARE SAD TO REPORT THE HAMILTON HUNT NIGHT EVENT
 HAS BEEN CANCELLED.
STAY TUNED FOR INFORMATION ON FUTURE OPPORTUNITIES
WITH THE HAMILTON HUNT

Objective:  To provide interested riders with tack, apparel, and skill set, to participate in an” Introductory Ladies Side Saddle Class” 

Pre-Requisite: Riders should currently have basic walk, trot, and canter riding skills. The horse and rider should be safe and  reasonably comfortable in a public riding area while  in the company of other horses.

OSA Role in Supporting this Class

TO OFFER A:  “Preparation and Participation Package”

Class Room Presentation

This would be an information session open to all those interested in side saddle including those who may not necessarily be riding in the upcoming show.

Topics covered: (emphasize these sessions are for “the show”)

1. Discuss Fit and Sizing of Saddle to Rider
2. Basic Position of Rider in the Saddle
3. Discuss Clothing:  Habits:  Informal will be acceptable i.e brown, tweed, or combination colours such as navy jacket with rust apron etc.  NO period costumes or western outfits for this occasion. Hunting appointments are optional: sandwich case, string gloves. Whips, helmet or bowler or top hat to be determined.  Also whips/canes that will be allowed.
4. Class Format:  

• Enter at walk or trot ?
• Which rein?
• Elements of class i.e. halt on the rail? Which method to change rein? Etc No Hand Gallop

Riding Sessions

     

Ride 1:

• fitting side saddle to horse
• briefing on ways to “accommodate fit for this occasion
• mounting with mounting block
• basic position at the walk and trot (not rising)
• cantering (optional)
• dismounting

Ride 2:

• review tacking up
• review mounting for this show
• review position at walk, trot and canter (cantering will be rider’s choice)
• dismounting
• wear an apron and  jacket

PACKAGE PRICES

OPTION	INCLUDES	PRICE
A	FULL PACKAGE – Includes  riding instructions/saddle/apparel	$300.00
B	PARTIAL PACKAGE – Includes riding instruction and apparel	$200.00
C	INSTRUCTIONAL PACKAGE – includes riding instruction – riders has own saddle and apparel	$125.00
D	CLASSROOM PRESENTATION ONLY	$  20.00

Event Dates : 

Classroom presentation: Tuesday April 21, 2015

                                    Time: 7-9PM

                                    Location: Willow View Springs – Breslau

                                       

For further information contact : Lois Beecraft at 519-648-3330

                                                   or email: loistssl@hotmail.com

                                                                    OR

                                               Joanne Milton at 519-855-6865

                          or email: info@rusticmeadows.com