Your guide to becoming an SMS Registered & Qualified Saddle Fitter
The Society of Master Saddlers offers saddle fitting training for everyone from.
For those wanting to pursue a career in saddle fitting our Assured Certificate in Saddle Fitting is the worldwide training & qualification for saddle fitting and is verified & monitored by an independent educational body – City & Guilds (C&G). Delivered by our team of experienced lecturers the journey to SMS Registered Qualified Saddle Fitter (QSF) takes at least 2 years to complete and is designed to support all Trainee Saddle Fitters from introductory level to final assessments. It includes compulsory elements such as the Introductory Saddle Fitting and Qualification courses which are a mix of on demand online learning and practical modules. Delegates are also required to attend a flocking course delivered by one of our partnered course providers and gain the flocking qualification before sitting the final saddle fitting assessment.
To find out further information head to our training site mastersaddlers-training.co.uk
Additional Learning
Complement your SMS Pathway and saddle fitting development by attending courses provided by our training partners; BETA, Centaur Biomechanics, and Horses Inside Out. Attendance of a one day First Aid course is also highly recommended.