Sidesaddle is a beautiful and elegant form of riding that has been passed down through history. Dottie Linville learned the art of riding aside from her great-grandmother. She has been riding and showing aside since she was a young girl. Dottie is a certified instructor and judge with the International Side Saddle Organization (ISSO). and is available for lessons and judging of shows.
Training of horses for sidesaddle is available as well as sidesaddle clinics for both horse and rider. Dottie hosts clinics at her ranch and is also available as a travelling clinician. She has trained many horses as well as young ladies the art aside riding. Although any horse can be ridden aside, it does take proper tack and some getting used to.
Dottie has shown her Arabians under sidesaddle at many local and regional shows and always places very high. Most recently, she has participated in the 2005 Equine Affaire Kentucky's Pfizer Fantasia.
She has also competed in a number of Class A Arabian shows under sidesaddle in both saddleseat and western.
Although some shows have sidesaddle classes, it is important to note that you can ride any discipline in a sidesaddle--from saddleseat to dressage. All you need is the proper attire for your discipline--just as in riding astride.
Dottie is also the founder of the Midwest Sidesaddle Association. For more information on sidesaddle riding, please visit the ISA website at: www.midwestsidesaddle.com.
Please feel free to contact Dottie with any questions you might have regarding sidesaddle riding, taking lessons, or judging shows.
