International Side Saddle Organization

10/01/2026

Just your friendly ISSO points secretary here to remind you to submit your points!

We know you’ve been busy this summer. Submit your events to get year end awards. Did you know there are so many different categories that count towards points?

Log your miles! Have you done a virtual or in person show recently? A parade? Maybe you helped share sidesaddle with a camp at your barn. You can get points for that! Have any questions about what is applicable? We’re happy to talk.

Feel free to post a picture of yourself riding sidesaddle this summer in the comments below. We’d love to see what you’ve been up to.

07/12/2026

TODAY! 3pm CT/4pm ET

We will be joined by Kate Hopkins who will share with us her recent adventure attending the Rob Jenkins UK Saddle Making Course and the saddle she built!

We will also be joined by Penny Clarke for a presentation and discussion about the Side Saddle Association in the UK and the history of sidesaddle in the UK, saddles, coaching, & competitions.

Registration: https://www.sidesaddle.com/side-saddlery-store

Can’t join? Still register to receive the recording!

07/10/2026

This SUNDAY!

We will be joined by Kate Hopkins who will share with us her recent adventure attending the Rob Jenkins UK Saddle Making Course and the saddle she built!

We will also be joined by Penny Clarke for a presentation and discussion about the Side Saddle Association in the UK and the history of sidesaddle in the UK, saddles, coaching, & competitions.

Registration: https://www.sidesaddle.com/side-saddlery-store

07/02/2026

Register for the Annual Meeting here!
https://www.sidesaddle.com/side-saddlery-store

07/02/2026

🚨 Every Ride Counts! 🚨

Have you been keeping track of your rides, miles, clinics, demonstrations, and other eligible activities? Now is the perfect time to start!

The International Side Saddle Organization offers an incredible Year-End Awards Program, recognizing members for their dedication to preserving and promoting the art of side saddle.

🏆 Why submit your points?🏆
✨ Beautiful championship rosettes
🎁 Practical, high-quality year-end awards you'll actually use
🐴 Recognition for your accomplishments
💙 Friendly competition and a chance to celebrate the amazing side saddle community

Whether you're competing, trail riding, participating in clinics, giving demonstrations, or simply enjoying your horse, your participation matters. Every point tells the story of your year in the saddle.

Don't wait until December to wish you'd kept better records—start tracking now and make 2026 your year!

📍 Learn more and submit your points at:
www.sidesaddle.com

07/02/2026

🏆 2025 International Side Saddle Organization Awards 🏆

What an incredible year for the ISSO! Congratulations to every rider who participated, supported one another, and helped preserve and promote the art of side saddle.

We are proud to recognize our 2025 Top Ten Riders, along with our winners in Non-Competitive Mounted, Competitive Mounted, Unmounted, Virtual Shows, Rider Miles, and Age Categories.

A special congratulations to all of our Champions and Reserve Champions, and to every rider whose dedication, sportsmanship, and love of side saddle made this season such a success.

Thank you for representing the International Side Saddle Organization with excellence, both in and out of the show ring. We can't wait to see what next season brings!

🎉 Congratulations to all of our 2025 award recipients!

📝 Please don't forget to submit your points for 2026!!

🌐 www.sidesaddle.com

06/13/2026

Save the Date!

Thank you all for your patience as we had to pivot our original annual meeting and hybrid clinic in Kentucky due to unexpected events.

This year, we will use a prior format and hold the annual meeting and virtual clinic via Zoom on July 12, 2026 beginning at 3pm CT/4pm ET.

We will be joined by Kate Hopkins who will share with us her recent adventure attending the Rob Jenkins UK Saddle Making Course and the saddle she built!

Stay tuned for registration link and full agenda!

05/14/2026

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/14ZS953uxDW/?mibextid=wwXIfr

The Dates should read June 21st-September 5 th !!!!
Just one of the 47 side saddles that will be on show in our side saddle exhibition opening June 21st. 2-4pm and daily Mon.-Fri. 10am-4pm and Saturday 10am-1pm (closes at 2pm) Don't miss this opportunity. It might be the last. I am 80 and am having to fund raise so the museum can continue when I don't! Any help will be appreciated! Who knows what the little turned-over part is on top of the offside pommel?

05/08/2026

Incredible!

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DXEysIKjfhK/?igsh=MWtwaHVibXB4NmFiZQ==

05/08/2026

Incredible!

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DXEysIKjfhK/?igsh=MWtwaHVibXB4NmFiZQ==