32 Open to Mares and Geldings of all types over 148cms suitable to be ridden side saddle by riders who have attained their 18th birthday before the 1st January in the current year. S28 VERONICA TROPHY- for the highest placed SSA Area 21 (Northern Ireland) member who has participated in two SSA events in the current year.

LADIES SIDE SADDLE - BALMORAL CLASSIC COMPETITION SPONSORED BY BOTANICA INTERNATIONAL Thursday Ring 2 Entry Fees: RUAS Member £85, Non Member £90 Stabling is included in the entry fee on the evening before the class only. This class is to encourage a harmonious and elegant impression of the side saddle horse and rider combination whilst promoting effective horsemanship. To be judged 25% conformation & action; 25% manners & way of going; 25% rider; and 25% turnout of horse and rider. After the ride around, the riders will be called forward to do an individual show, showing walk, trot and canter on both reins with a canter extension on one rein. The judge will not ride the exhibits, horses will not be stripped. The judge shall use the mark sheet provided. Traditional habits must be worn. Fancy dress and Period Costumes not permitted. Silk hats are permitted to be worn in this class.