Sidesaddle riding is a specialty at Walnut Grove Stables. Dene Masengill is certified with the Sidesaddle Association, UK, holding the grades 1, 2, 2+, 3 and 3+ cards as well as holding the teaching B certificate. She is also certified with the World Sidesaddle Federation, Inc., and the International Sidesaddle association as a judge and instructor. Dene has traveled extensively showing, teaching, and foxhunting in the sidesaddle and is available for clinics by appointment.

WGS is the Southeastern dealer for the Karl Niedersuss Sidesaddle, newly produced in Austria jointly by Roger Philpot of the Pittern Hill Stables in Kineton, Warwick, UK and Karl Niedersuss of Austria.

"Have you ever thought you would like to learn the lovely art of sidesaddle riding? Walnut Grove is a certified sidesaddle facility. We offer sidesaddle instruction from the beginner to the advanced rider.

The farm has many horses schooled to carry the sidesaddle and a variety of saddles to fit most any rider's build. So, if you would like to learn the basics of sidesaddle riding, or go as far as showing or foxhunting, we can meet your needs."

Dene Masengill