ASSURED CERTIFICATE IN BRIDLE FITTING INCLUDING MEASURING AND BITTING for Qualified Bridle Fitters
Course Description
The Assured Certificate in Bridle Fitting course is the Society's new qualification course for anyone wanting to become a Society of Master Saddlers Registered Qualified Bridle Fitter. The course typically caters for learners who are new to the industry through a mixture of comprehensive online theory modules and in person practical modules, and leads to the City & Guilds Assured Certificate in Bridle Fitting including Measuring and Bitting (Qualified by The Society of Master Saddlers)(A11G-03).
Who is it for?
This course has been adapted to suit those already holding the City & Guilds Certificate in Bridle Fitting and Measuring (4751-23).
It is available to all those who:
- paid for their City & Guilds Certificate in Bridle Measuring (4751-23) training and qualification; and
- have maintained their membership since qualification.
- Or for those who are current lecturers/assessors.
Course Duration
CPD Points
15 points will be awarded upon the successful completion of Stages 1 & 2
15 points will be awarded upon the successful completion of Stage 3
Course Fee
Free*
*£45 administration fee if you wish to register for the City & Guilds Assured Certificate in Bridle Fitting including Measuring and Bitting (Qualified by The Society of Master Saddlers)(A11G-03)
Course Overview
Stage One
- Evolution of the Bit & Bridle
- The Bridle Fitter & the Multi-Disciplinary Team
- Equine Behaviour & Welfare
- Equine Anatomy
- Horse ID
Stage Two
- Record Keeping for Business & Initial Contact
- Health & Safety, Risk Assessments & Safe Handling
- Biosecurity - What Is It & Why Does It Matter?
- Anatomy & Conformation - General Conformation, Head & Mouth Anatomy and Equine Dentistry
- Equine Biomechanics - Gaits and Assessing Movement
- Bits & Nosebands - How They Work & Correct Fit
- Includes specialist lectures from Allied Professionals
Stage Three
- Equine Welfare - The Five Domains
- More Bits - Families, Function & Materials
- More Nosebands - Function & Purpose
- Bespoke Bridle Measuring (including an update measuring method)
- Double Bridles & their use
- Specialist Bridles
- Materials, Faults & More
- Bridle Research
- The Bridle Fitting Appointment
- Establishing a Bridle Fitting Business (including Marketing)
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