Side riding takes off

Australian Side Saddle enthusiasts at Versedale Scrub are planning a massive year, with the side saddle discipline increasing in popularity as interest in traditional horsemanship grows. The group’s founder Simone Johnston and her mother Sandie proudly rode into the equestrian ring at the Stanthorpe Show, which ran from 30 January to 1 February. “We were […]

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