The Ten Showing Commandments

from the Side Saddle Association 2007 Summer Newsletter:

1. Thou shalt not overtake another competitor on the inside when passing the judge
2. Thou shalt not steal another's place in the line up under the pretext "I thought it was me they were calling in"
3. Thou shall not allow thy groom into the ring in scruffy clothes and they shall wear a hat
4. Thou shall not allow thy groom to bring the contents of the lorry into the ring
5. Thou shall not be unpleasant or rude to a steward, thy groom or thy mother who has been up since 4am plaiting and driving
6. Thou shall ignore persons outside the ring offering verbal assistance whilst in the ring
7. Thou shall never leave the ring without first seeking the Judge's permission
8. Thou shall at all times be polite and pleasant to the Judge, even if thou are thinking 'blind old bat...' or 'silly old trout...'
9. Thou shall smile and say 'thank you' when handed your rosette even if thou disagree with the result
10. Thou shall turn up for Championships, parades and prizegivings if required even if it is a long way home or thou want to change