side saddle instructors

[_daisy_]

does anyone know of a good side saddle instructor in or around south yorkshire? im wanting to try it and so far the only place i can find is Manor Grange and the mechanic horse theyve got but id like to try it on one of my horses as well.

 

[Toby_Zaphod]

You could try contacting the association, they would probably know of someone who would teach you:
http://www.sidesaddleassociation.co.uk/

 

[_daisy_]

thanks for that T_Z ill go have a look and speak to them.

am also wondering if people have any personal experiences with any instructors?

 

[M_G]

I had a lesson with Anita Shelton side saddle & she was lovely really made me feel comfortable

 

[Pearlsasinger]

As I saw yesterday that you are going to Hopton Horse Centre, I can recommend Heather Hopkinson who can be contacted through Tack and Turnout, Huddersfield. She has a mechanical horse but does freelance instructing as well. She rides side-saddle herself, and although I haven't yet had a side-saddle lesson with her (one of those things I keep meaning to do, tried it at Acrecliffe years ago) I certainly find her a good instructor, we usually end up in fits of laughter.
If you want any more details PM me.

 

[_daisy_]

where is Anita based M_G ?

 

[_daisy_]

thanks for that Pearlsasinger. ill look her up. the mechanical horse would be good for a first ride but after that id love to try my mare, but saying that id need to find a saddle unless the instructor had one to borrow for the lesson.