Intermediate Saddle Fitting Course - Level Two

Course Objective: A two-day course covering the developmental skills in saddle fitting needed to be an educated independent saddle fitter. The course develops the skills beyond the Introduction Course to include; identifying issues, making corrections and changes to the fit and saddle balance through adjustments to ensure the soundness of the horse, while providing comfort, balance and security for the rider. This course is the next step (Level Two) on our Saddle Fitting Training Pathway and an essential element of CPD for equine professionals such as Physiotherapists, Coaches, Vets, and Saddlers.

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Fee Includes:

• Tuition

• Meals- We will have some limited breakfast breads and a full lunch selection. Please note any dietary restrictions on your application and we will do our best to accommodate them. We will also provide tea, water and coffee and individually wrapped snacks.   

• Accommodation is not included and must be arranged by the delegate as well as transportation. The Holiday Inn Express in Clear Spring offers a reduced rate but please ask for the Manager and reserve at least two weeks ahead of time. Additionally you can look to Hagerstown, Md for more hotel options. 

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Criteria for Attendance - The course is open to​

• NASS past course attendees 

• Saddle Fitting trainees

• Registered Farriers

• Veterinary Surgeons

• Chartered Physiotherapists

• BHS or Pony Club Coaches

• Riders, trainers and horse owners with interest 

• Other equestrian related professionals i.e. body worker or chiropractor etc.

• Saddlery or tackship owners

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A confirmation of attendance will be given as there is no qualification attached to this course. Attendance in this course offers saddler fitter or trainees valuable experience in the art of saddle fitting and aids in the process towards becoming a qualified saddle fitter. See the link below for more information for becoming a Society of Master Saddlers Qualified Saddle Fitter - https://www.mastersaddlers.co.uk/training/fitting-how-to-train/sf-pathway/

 

Intermediate​ Saddle Fitting Course - Level Two The next steps in your training

This is a two-day course covering the principles of our own North American Saddlery School recommended saddle fitting system. 

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Attendees need to be aware of and able to practice the art of flocking correctly, both on the bench and out onsite at appointments. It is a prerequisite that course attendees have come to the Introduction to Saddle Fitting Course and have attended or be enrolled the Saddle Flocking and Onsite Adjustment Course.

 

Attendees should bring their own tools to the course, the ones they are comfortable using as this course is both lecture and practical. As well as come dressed to work outside and around horses in the mid atlantic region of the USA.

 

Day 1 comprises a series of lectures, demonstrations and practicals including:

technical reflocking skills

understanding conformation & breed types; choosing trees and panels for breeds

the asymmetric horse

 

Day 2 comprises a series of lectures, demonstrations and practicals including:

assessing fit of saddle for rider

dynamic adjustments & reflocking for rider

shimming for fit alterations

altering girths & girthing for fitting

The aim of this course is to teach a level of awareness of saddle fitting with no affiliation to any brand, this course showcases the techniques and the research that goes into the fitting process. Affiliated with the North American Saddlery School, this program is taught by guest lecturers that are Master Saddlers and Master or Qualified Saddle Fitters with experience teaching this program all over the world. 

 

Registration:

Please note that registration for our courses requires full payment at the time of, and all fees are non-refundable and non-transferable. For available dates, visit our online booking page. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us at saddleryschool@gmail.com. Remember, while deposits and course fees are non-refundable, cancellations can be carried over for one year, with any tuition increases applicable.

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