English Saddle Flocking and Basic English Saddle Fit

English Saddle Flocking and Basic English Saddle Fit Training

If you are a dressage or English style rider, you probably know that the best fitting English saddle is a saddle that is filled with real wool, not foam.

You also probably know that wool panels need regular maintenance. You also know how difficult and expensive it is to find someone who knows how to properly maintain and re-flock the panels.

Why not learn how to do it yourself?

There is a need in the U.S. for individuals that understand the principles of English Saddle Fit and who have the ability to strip down and properly reflock an English saddle.

In this 6 day class, you will gain the knowledge and skills to maintain your own saddles and begin your own English Saddle Flocking business.

Class Highlights

English Saddle Trees

Learn the anatomy of the English saddle tree

Lean how to test for broken or twisted saddle trees

Learn the problems presented by Flex Trees

Panels

Learn how to evaluate the design, construction and health of the panels.

Basic English Saddle Fit

Learn the basics of good saddle fit. Learn how a wool flocked saddle can help the health of the horse's back. Learn what wool flocking can and cannot do to help correct a saddle fit.

Understanding Leather

Lean about the various types and grades of leather used in Saddlery. Learn to recognize high quality leather versus expensively priced, but inferior cuts of leather.

Tool Talk

Learn about the tools required for working on an English saddle and how to properly use them

Sewing

Learn the art of sewing leather

Saddle Surgery

Learn how to safely cut open a saddle to examine the flocking and tree. Learn how to correctly sew the saddle back up!