Introduction to Bridle Fitting Course

 

Venue:      Stoneleigh Equine

                   Clear Spring, MD 
 

Length:     2 day (Saturday & Sunday)

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Subject:     Basics of Bridle Fitting Techniques

Cost:           $900.00, 50% deposit required to save course spot, due with application

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Date:          July 16-17th, 2022

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*For dates and more information please click on the registration link below if the course is currently scheduled, if missing please check back for schedule updates.

 

 

Course Objective

 

This course is designed to give a practical knowledge of the science of Bridling. It incorporates research and practical knowledge with analysis of strength and pressures on the head and neck. The biomechanical effects of different nosebands on the bit are also discussed.

 

Theory:

• Bridle leather,  an instruction and comparison.

• Bridle construction

• Bridle hardware for all forms of construction

• Appropriate bridling --  the rules of width, style and size

• Sizing charts

• Component parts

• The Head and Neck anatomy

• Poor bridle fit effects

• Teeth, as they affect bridling and bitting

• Nosebands, Martingales and Training Tack

 

Practical:

• Bridle measuring

• Fitting a Snaffle

• Fitting a Gag

• Fitting a Double and Pelham

• Nosebands and their affects

• Bitless bridles, their action and fit

• Martingales and Training aids

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Registration

This course must be paid in full at time of registration, due to the flight arrangements and cost of obtaining the best Instructors. There is a $150 administrative fee if you need to cancel or postpone within 30 days of the beginning of the course and a $150 penalty if all course fees are not paid at least 30 days prior to the beginning of the course. Please download your registration form and return with course deposit to:

 

North American Saddlery School ; Janice Stroud-Bickes, Director of Operations

4400 Lake Hills Court; North Chesterfield, VA 23234

or

saddleryschool@gmail.com

*Please note that deposits and course fees are non refundable, however cancellations will carry over for one year after the date of cancellation. 

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