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Available to all with an interest in learning more about saddle fitting.
This course is for those interested in completing the Theory only component of the Introduction to Saddle Fit - For Theory and Practical please see the Introduction to Saddle Fit Full Course.
Course Description
Delve into the world of saddles and learn how saddles are constructed and how to identify common faults within materials.
Identify how conformation of the horse can affect saddle selection and discover why tree width is fundamental to a correctly fitting saddle.
Understand how rider requirements for the saddle and their influence can impact the fit of the saddle.
Begin to develop an understanding of the Gold standard SMS 9-point process of good fit that is used by SMS Qualified Saddle Fitters around the world enhances saddle fit and welfare of the horse.
Comprehensive theory delivered via an interactive online platform allowing self-paced learning.
Course Duration
This course consists of on-demand theory webinars totalling approximately 6 hours and is for overseas students wanting to complete the Theory only.
If you are a UK applicant please see our full Introduction Course.
*** ENROLMENT CLOSED PLEASE SEE HERE FOR LIVE COURSES***
Available to all with an interest in learning more about saddle fitting.
This is the theory component with Practical on the 1st November.
Course Description
Delve into the world of saddles and learn how saddles are constructed and how to identify common faults within materials.
Identify how conformation of the horse can affect saddle selection and discover why tree width is fundamental to a correctly fitting saddle.
Understand how rider requirements for the saddle and their influence can impact the fit of the saddle.
Begin to develop an understanding of the Gold standard SMS 9-point process of good fit that is used by SMS Qualified Saddle Fitters around the world enhances saddle fit and welfare of the horse.
Comprehensive theory delivered via an interactive online platform allowing self-paced learning.
Course Duration
This course consists of on-demand theory webinars totalling approximately 6 hours and is for those wanting to attend the Practical Day on the 1st November at Moulton College.
INTRODUCTION TO SADDLE FITTING COURSE - 17th APRIL 2025
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 17TH APRIL 2025.
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 -
learn how saddles are constructed and how to identify common faults within materials.
learn how the conformation of the horse can affect saddle selection.
discover why tree width and design is fundamental to a correctly fitting saddle.
understand how rider requirements for the saddle and their influence can impact the fit of the saddle.
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 1st February 2025