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SADDLE FITTING PRACTICAL APPLICATION COURSE
6th - 7th April 2027
Refine your practical saddle fitting skills and build your confidence under the guidance of experienced Society of Master Saddlers lecturers.
This optional two-day practical course is intended for learners who have completed the Society's Qualified Saddle Fitters training Course and would benefit from further supervised practice before undertaking their saddle fitting assessment.
Places are limited to allow learners to receive focused tuition, practical experience and constructive feedback.
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Course Details
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Course Dates - 6th & 7th April 2027 |
Venue - Moulton College, Northampton |
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Course Duration - Two days |
In-person practical training |
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Course Cost - £825 including VAT |
Availability - Places are limited and subject to confirmation of eligibility |
What You'll Practice
During the course, you will revisit and develop your skills in:
- assessing static saddle fit;
- assessing dynamic saddle fit;
- completing full saddle fittings from start to finish;
- taking and interpreting templates;
- assessing and changing interchangeable gullet bars;
- working with saddles from different manufacturers;
- selecting and evaluating girthing arrangements;
- using appropriate shimming protocols to inform saddle adjustments or alterations;
- considering the influence and requirements of the rider; and
- communicating observations and professional recommendations.
Practical activities may vary according to the horses, riders and saddles available during the course.
Eligibility
This course is intended for learners who have completed the Society’s Qualified Saddle Fitters Training Course.
Places are not available through open self-enrolment. All prospective learners must complete the eligibility form and receive confirmation from the training team before booking.
Assessment Readiness
This course provides additional supervised practical experience but is not an assessment and does not guarantee that a learner is ready to undertake the City & Guilds Assured Certificate in Saddle Fitting assessment.
Learners who are due to undertake their assessment immediately after the course may be advised not to proceed if their performance during the course indicates that they have not yet reached the required standard.
This advice is intended to help learners avoid attempting the assessment before they are adequately prepared.
What Is Included?
The course fee includes:
- two days of practical training;
- tuition and guidance from experienced Society lecturers;
- opportunities to complete practical saddle-fitting activities;
- feedback on your performance and areas for further development; and
- use of the horses, saddles and relevant equipment provided for the course.
Travel and accommodation are not included.
Before You Apply
Please make sure that you have:
- completed the Society’s Qualified Saddle Fitters Training Course;
- read the full Practical Application Course information;
- checked the course dates and venue;
- read the Course Booking Terms and Conditions;
- considered whether you require travel or accommodation; and
- completed the eligibility form.
Ready to Apply?
Because this course is not open to general enrolment, your eligibility must be confirmed before you can book a place.
Please complete the short eligibility form. The training team will review your submission and contact you about your eligibility, availability and booking arrangements.
Course fee: £795
If you have any questions, please contact: training@mastersaddlers.co.uk