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.
Saddle Fitting -Western/English Combined
Our six-month saddle fitting clinic is designed to equip students with essential skills and knowledge for fitting both Western and English saddles. Our curriculum utilizes a holistic approach, covering topics such as horse and rider anatomy, biomechanics, saddle construction, and fit customization for both horse and rider. The clinic 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. Clinic 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.

2026 Trainings
Session 1: January 2026-May 2026
Program length: 6 months
In-person dates: January 14-17; March 18-21; May 20-23
Zoom dates: TBA
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Session 2: July 2026-November 2026
Program Length: 6 Months
In-person dates: July 15-18; September 16-19; November 18-21
Zoom dates: TBA
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Maximum Enrollment: 6 students
Location: Easthampton, MA
Fee: $6,000
​Contact lise@saddlefitacademy.com for more information on what class will offer you.
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.
2026 Trainings
Session 1: April 15-19
Program length: 5 Days
Fee: $2000
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Session 2: October 21025
Program Length: 5 Days
Fee: $2000
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Maximum Enrollment: 6 students
Location: Easthampton, MA
​Contact lise@saddlefitacademy.com for more information on what class will offer you.



