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Suitable for existing, certified saddle fitters.
Take your saddle fitting education to the next level with our Stage 4 Advanced Saddle Fitting Award.
This course is open to existing or certified saddle fitters only.
Over the course of two days you will learn how to make on-site and off-site adjustments and repairs to new and used saddles. An absolute 'must' for any professional saddle fitter.
Adjustments will include full re-flocks (dropping and re-lacing panels), on-site flocking, girth strap replacements, stitching, gullet bars adjustments, shims and pads and head plate adjustments.
All participants will be required to bring along a traditional English saddle and supply their own tools, a full list of which can be obtained by emailing admin@saddle-academy.com.
Observation based assessment will be conducted throughout the duration of the course. Additional training may be required before awarding certification at the discretion of the Course Director.
Pre-requisites - IASF Stage 3 Professional Saddle Fitting Award, SMSQSF, MSFC, EE or CEE
Certification - Qualified to conduct a saddle fitting report, diagnose issues, fit new and used saddles, make adjustments and remedial fitting
Limitations - None
Upcoming Courses
- Wed, 08 MayComfort CrusadeMore info08 May 2024, 19:00 – 19:50ZoomSpaces are Limited! Don't miss out on this revolutionary webinar with award winning author and female rider expert Mary. D. Midkiff to discuss the important subject of female rider comfort in the saddle. Mary will be sharing her vast knowledge and answering your questions. This is a FREE event.
- Mon, 24 JunLevel 3 Saddle Fitting Course 24th June 2024 - 28th June 2024More info
- Sat, 29 JunStage 4 Flocking, Repairs and Adjustments Course 29th June 2024 - 30th June 2024More info
- Mon, 07 OctLevel 3 Saddle Fitting Course 7th October 2024 - 11th October 2024More info
- Sat, 12 OctStage 4 Flocking, Repairs and Adjustments Course 12th October 2024 - 13th October 2024More info