Saddle Making Level Three Course
 
Venue:     Stoneleigh Equine
                  Clear Spring, MD

Length:    5 days (Monday-Friday)

Cost:         $2,060 plus tax

Dates:       Fall October 30th -November 3rd, 2023

 

Fee Includes

• Tuition

• Meals:  Breakfast (coffee and bagels), lunch and refreshments throughout the day.  

• Accommodation is not included and must be arranged by the delegate. 

​Course Objective

The Saddle Making course consists of making two saddles. At this level most candidates will be able to make one saddle per session, results will vary depending on skill and competency

• Saddle 1 - Any saddle on a rigid or spring tree

• Saddle 2 - General Purpose (all purpose), Dressage or Jumping Saddle 17"

Assessed Elements -

During the making you will be instructed on and practice:

• Product quality

• Cutting

• Edge stain & creasing

• Pricking

• Skiving

• Stitching

• Punching

• Finishing

• Webbing up

• Bellies

• Seat

• Panel

• Flocking

• Finished component saddle

• Professional work practices

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Theory Requirements -

• Names and use of all tools

• Properties and characteristics of the materials used, and the fittings required

• Names of all parts and their function

• Reasons for each procedure

• Explanation of design features

• History of Saddlery

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Registration

This course must be paid in full at time the of registration and is non refundable and non transferrable. Course bookings have two options; book online or download the registration form and return with course to:

North American Saddlery School

11655 Rocky Meadow Rd

Clear Spring, MD 21722 USA

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 and the candidate will have to pay any increase in tuition. Please see the complete policy above.