Proud Members of:Criteria for Attendance
The course is open to
- SMS members and employees
- BETA members and employees
- Bridle Fitting trainee or someone interested in entering this field
- Registered Farriers
- Veterinary Surgeons
- Chartered Physiotherapists
- BHS or Pony Club Coaches
- Other equestrian related professionals i.e. body worker or Chiropractor etc.
- Overseas retailer or customer of a SMS trade or manufacturing members
Subjects covered
Theory sessions will cover
- The horses Head - a Veterinary's perspective
- Successful lorinery selection
- Bridle materials / Quality and Safety
- Measuring and fitting
- Customer relations and record keeping
Practical day will cover
- Bit fitting and action
- Double bridle fitting
- Measuring
- Specialist bridles & fitting nosebands
The full course consists of both theory and practical sessions and the theory must be completed before attending the practical session.