Class: Open to MARES or GELDINGS, 5 years old or over.  148cms or over but not exceeding 158cms.  

To be ridden side-saddle by riders who have attained their 14^th birthday by 1 January 2026.

Aim: To promote, present and preserve the art of side-saddle riding.

Rules: The rider’s ability and turnout, and the way of going, manners, conformation and movement of the horse will be considered as part of the adjudication.  

Horse and rider combinations entered in the Intermediate Side-Saddle are not eligible to compete in the Ladies’ Side-Saddle qualifiers for the Dublin Horse Show.

Exhibits in the Intermediate Side-Saddle must have a current and valid height measurement under the Show Jumping Ireland / Irish Pony Society Measurement Scheme in order to be eligible to compete in the Dublin Horse Show and its qualifiers.

Qualification: The top three pony/horse and rider combinations at in this qualifier will be eligible to enter and compete at the 2026 Dublin Horse Show.

1ST AND 2ND PRIZE WINNERS ARE ELIGIBLE FOR THE SIDE SADDLE CHAMPIONSHIP