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City & Guilds Assured Certificate in Saddle Fitting (Qualified by The Society of Master Saddlers)
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 2024 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 = £3430
Member Rate = £2985
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.
THIS COURSE IS NOW FULL. ENROLMENT WILL SOON BE OPEN FOR OUR JULY AND OCTOBER 2025 COURSES. PLEASE CHECK BACK LATER.
All course bookings are subject to The Society of Master Saddlers Booking Terms and Conditions.*** ENROLMENT CLOSED PLEASE SEE HERE FOR LIVE COURSES***
City & Guilds Assured Certificate in Saddle Fitting (Qualified by The Society of Master Saddlers)
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 2nd - 4th July 2024 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 = £3430
Member Rate = £2985
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.
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 which opens on the 1st March 2025 and attend the Practical Dates of 28th - 30th October 2025 in the UK as part of this course.
Nb. Please note that the practical assessment is not included in this course, you must apply for one of the assessment dates. Please email training@mastersaddlers.co.uk for further details.
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.
To obtain 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.
*** ENROLMENT CLOSED PLEASE SEE HERE FOR LIVE COURSES***
City & Guilds Assured Certificate in Saddle Fitting (Qualified by The Society of Master Saddlers)
Qualification
Assured Certificate in Saddle Fitting (Qualified by The Society of Master Saddlers)
Duration
18 months - 3 years.
Study Mode
Self-paced, Hybrid
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.
Entry Requirements
For this revision page - You must be held on record by The Society of Master Saddlers as having previously attended the Qualified Saddle Fitters Training Course.
QUALIFIED SADDLE FITTER TRAINING COURSE - JUNE/JULY 2025
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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 30th June - 2nd July 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 (from Jan 1st '25)
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.