QUALIFIED SADDLE FITTER TRAINING COURSE - OCT 2025
Qualification
Assured Certificate in Saddle Fitting (Qualified by The Society of Master Saddlers)
Duration
18 months - 3 years.
Study Mode
Self-paced, Hybrid. You must complete the Theory and attend the Practical Dates of 28th - 30th October 2025 as part of this course.
Course Overview
Open to those who have completed the Introduction to Saddle Fitting or can evidence recognised prior learning in an equivalent course.
This course includes theory and practical training to provide you with all the skills necessary to become a successful saddle fitter.
Learn effective evaluation of condition and conformation ready to assess the horses back and take templates prior to saddle fit.
Discuss how adjusting saddles can create optimal fit and evaluate the fit of saddles using the SMS Gold Standard 15-point procedure and put this into practise throughout the practical days attendance.
Within this qualification you must also complete an assessment in Saddle Flocking - This unit is provided by our expert external providers.
Course Cost
Non Member Rate = £3516
Member Rate = £3060*
*will be available once you have logged in and confirmed as a member
Entry Requirements
You need to have experience of working around horses.
Ideally you will have completed The Society of Master Saddlers INTRODUCTION TO SADDLE FITTING COURSE or Equivalent.
All course bookings are subject to The Society of Master Saddlers Booking Terms and Conditions.
INTRODUCTION TO SADDLE FITTING COURSE - ***DATE***
Are you interested in a career as a saddle fitter?
Or are you an allied equine professional looking for training to complement your existing knowledge?
Maybe you are a horse owner wanting to understand a little more about the complexities of saddle fitting.
Available to all with an interest in learning more about saddle fitting, this course delivers the learning through a mix of online theory* and a one day practical module.
This course is the Full Introduction to Saddle Fitting course comprising of online theroy learning and a compulsory PRACTICAL MODULE DELIVERED IN THE UK on the ***DATE***.
If travelling to the UK is not possible, please take a look at our theory only Introduction to Saddle Fitting course HERE
Course Description
Our comprehensive theory is delivered via an interactive online platform allowing the learner to delve into the world of saddles and saddle fitting. You will -
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learn how saddles are constructed and how to identify common faults within materials.
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learn how the conformation of the horse can affect saddle selection.
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discover why tree width and design is fundamental to a correctly fitting saddle.
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understand how rider requirements for the saddle and their influence can impact the fit of the saddle.
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begin to develop an understanding of the SMS 9-point process of good fit that The Society of Master Saddlers Qualified Saddle Fitters use around the world to enhance saddle fit and welfare of the horse.
*This course consists of approx 6 hours of on-demand theory webinars available from ***DATE***