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Qualified Bridle Fitting – Practical

03/04/2023 9:00 am

05/04/2023 5:00 pm

Criteria for Attendance

Candidates must:

  • be experienced in bridle fitting (three years recommended)
  • have previously attended the Society’s Introductory Course in Bridle Fitting or are experienced SMS Master Saddlers

Assessment & Award

Candidates will be assessed on the following procedures:

406 - Nosebands, bit identification and their use
407 - Bespoke bridle fitting and measuring (snaffle bridle)
408 - Bridle fitting (double bridle)
409 - Specialist Bridles, accessories and fault finding
411  -  Bridle fitting and measuring synoptic written test

 

On passing Assessment Candidates are awarded the City & Guilds SMS Certificate in Bridle Fitting. The Qualification Handbook is available here

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