How much does a saddle fitter cost?

How much does re-fitting or flocking cost? This is largely dependent on what needs to be done to the saddle in order to re-fit it. A simple on-site spot flocking (“tweaking”) is $135.

How do you find a saddle fitter?

You can find your local qualified saddle fitter on the Find a Fitter page of The Saddle Bank website. Here you will be able to search for your town and village and find the fitters who are local to you.

How do you become a saddle fitter UK?

You are required to attend a two-day Introductory Saddle Fitting Course, jointly badged by the SMS and BETA, and complete three years’ work experience….As a saddler you will:

  1. Design and make saddles, harness and bridles from scratch.
  2. Carry out repairs on saddlery and tack.
  3. Re-flock saddles.

How long does it take to train as a saddle fitter?

between three and four years
Once you’ve found a saddler to work with (who could be from a manufacturer), training to qualify as a saddle fitter takes between three and four years. A four-day course at the end of this period ensures you’re doing the job the SMS way and then you’re assessed while fitting a dressage and GP saddle.

How long does it take to become a master saddler?

MASTER SADDLER MASTER SADDLERS are individuals who are trained, skilled and qualified in their own right to make and repair saddlery and harness. Master Saddlers will hold level 3 City & Guilds saddlery qualifications, have been in the trade for a minimum of 7 years and undergone an inspection of work.

How long does a saddle fitting take?

A fitting appointment can vary in time depending on what is happening at the appointment. Check of your existing saddle = approximately 45-60 minutes with you. Try on new/used saddles = approximately 2-2.5 hours.

What does a saddle fitter do?

Put simply, a saddler is someone who works at a bench, makes saddlery items and repairs and makes adjustments, while a saddle fitter is someone who works with horses and riders in the field, checking to ensure a good fit, and supplying new saddles where required.

How much do saddle fitters make UK?

The starting salary for an apprentice saddler may be around £10,000 a year. An experienced saddler may earn around £15,000 to £18,000 a year. Highly experienced saddlers could earn £20,000 or more a year.

How much do saddle makers earn?

The salaries of Saddle Makers in the US range from $17,780 to $36,430 , with a median salary of $23,630 . The middle 50% of Saddle Makers makes $23,630, with the top 75% making $36,430.

What is the difference between a master saddler and a saddle fitter?