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Comprehensive Clinics

Our comprehensive and multidisciplinary approach prepares students to excel as professional saddle fitters regardless of the discipline. From English hunt seat riders, dressage, hunters, and jumpers to Western pleasure, ranch work, trail riders, barrel racers, and endurance riders. Every horse and rider deserves a well-fitted saddle.

Contact us today to reserve your spot for 2027 and receive more detailed information about classes!

lise@saddlefitacademy.com

Overview

Saddle Fitting -Western/English Combined

Our seven-month  Western/English Comprehensive saddle fitting class is designed to equip students with essential skills and knowledge for fitting both Western and English saddles. Our curriculum utilizes a holistic approach, covering extensive topics needed to become a successful saddle fitter. The class ensures a well-rounded understanding of both English and Western saddlery, providing students with comprehensive training in the art of fitting and adjusting a wide array of both disciplines of  saddles. Class size is limited to six students, ensuring ample individual attention and hands-on practice opportunities. Students will attend three 5-day immersive in-person sessions where they will gain hands-on experience with our lead trainers as their guide. These sessions are supplemented with both group and personalized Zoom meetings and coursework includes immersive case studies to gain practical knowledge. Participants who successfully complete requirements will emerge with confidence, ready to begin their own saddle-fitting business or work for a saddle company, armed with a robust network of mentors and peers to support their continued growth and success.

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2027 Western/English Comprehensive Dates 

In-Person Sessions: January 12-16; March 23-27; June 15-19

Zoom dates: TBA

 

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Maximum Enrollment: 6 students

Location: Northampton, MA and surrounding barns

​Contact lise@saddlefitacademy.com for more information on what class will offer you and course fees.

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English Fitting & Flocking

English Saddle Fitting Comprehensive 

Our six-month English Comprehensive saddle fitting class is designed to equip students with essential skills and knowledge for fitting English saddles. Our curriculum utilizes a holistic approach, covering extensive topics needed to become a successful saddle fitter as well as bench skills such as strip flocking and billet changes. The class ensures a well-rounded understanding of English saddlery, providing students with comprehensive training in the art of fitting and adjusting a wide array of both disciplines of  saddles. Class size is limited to six students, ensuring ample individual attention and hands-on practice opportunities. Students will attend three 4-day immersive in-person sessions where they will gain hands-on experience with our lead trainers as their guide. These sessions are supplemented with both group and personalized Zoom meetings and coursework includes immersive case studies to gain practical knowledge. Participants who successfully complete requirements will emerge with confidence, ready to begin their own saddle-fitting business or work for a saddle company, armed with a robust network of mentors and peers to support their continued growth and success.

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2027 English Comprehensive Dates 

In-Person Sessions:  February 10-13:; April 21-24; July 21-24 â€‹

Zoom dates: TBA

 

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Maximum Enrollment: 6 students

Location: Northampton, MA and surrounding barns

​Contact lise@saddlefitacademy.com for more information on what class will offer you and course fees.

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Western Fitting

 Western Saddle Fitting Comprehensive 

Our six-month English Comprehensive saddle fitting class is designed to equip students with essential skills and knowledge for fitting Western saddles. Our curriculum utilizes a holistic approach, covering extensive topics needed to become a successful saddle fitter. The class ensures a well-rounded understanding of Western saddlery, providing students with comprehensive training in the art of fitting a wide array of all disciplines of  saddles. Class size is limited to six students, ensuring ample individual attention and hands-on practice opportunities. Students will attend three 4-day immersive in-person sessions where they will gain hands-on experience with our lead trainers as their guide. These sessions are supplemented with both group and personalized Zoom meetings and coursework includes immersive case studies to gain practical knowledge. Participants who successfully complete requirements will emerge with confidence, ready to begin their own saddle-fitting business or work for a saddle company, armed with a robust network of mentors and peers to support their continued growth and success.

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2027 Western Comprehensive Dates 

In-Person Sessions:  February 24-27; May 19-22; August 11-14​

Zoom dates: TBA

 

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Maximum Enrollment: 6 students

Location: Northampton, MA and surrounding barns

​Contact lise@saddlefitacademy.com for more information on what class will offer you and course fees.

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 Western Fitting for English Fitters

This five day, in-person session is designed for  fitters who've previously completed a certification in English fitting but would like to expand their knowledge to Western disciplines. Participants will learn to differentiate saddles associated with various Western disciplines including reining, barrels, ranch work, cutting, trail, and mounted shooting. We will explore different materials used to make saddle trees and how they apply to correct saddle fit. Participants will also learn how to make padding adjustments to create a balanced fit for horse and rider. This clinic offers professional saddle fitters the ability to expand the scope of their practice safely and ethically for all Western riders  With a maximum clinic size of six students, participants benefit from personalized attention and hands-on learning opportunities. By the end of the program, participants will possess a thorough comprehension of Western saddle fit, adding to their already sound repertoire of English fit.

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2026/2027 Trainings​

2026 Training:  October 21-25

Program Length: 5 Days

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2027 Training: October 20-24

Program Length: 5 Days

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Maximum Enrollment: 6 students

Location: Northampton, MA

​Contact lise@saddlefitacademy.com for more information on what class will offer you as well as course fees.

 English Fitting for Western Fitters

This five day, in-person session is designed for  fitters who've previously completed a certification in Western fitting but would like to expand their knowledge to English disciplines. Participants will learn to apply all they have learned in the Comprehensive Western Saddle Fitting class as it applies to English saddles and disciplines.  This clinic will also teach students to strip flock saddles and replace worn billets.  This clinic offers professional saddle fitters the ability to expand the scope of their practice safely and ethically for all English riders  With a maximum clinic size of six students, participants benefit from personalized attention and hands-on learning opportunities. By the end of the program, participants will possess a thorough comprehension of English saddle fit, adding to their already sound repertoire of  Western fit.

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2027 Trainings​

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2027 Training: September 22-28

Program Length: 7 Days

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Maximum Enrollment: 6 students

Location: Northampton, MA and area barns

​Contact lise@saddlefitacademy.com for more information on what class will offer you as well as course fees.

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