This year I started a Saddlery safety course in my workshop where clients brought their own saddle and bridle and I taught them how to spot problems with their tack. It was roughly a 2.5 to 3 hour course costing £35 which includes tea, coffee. & biscuits

Now closed for this year but I'm taking bookings for next year 

Good for riding school owners for their staff to learn as well as teaching yards, they can send their students for training It is important that all riders can spot potential dangers with their tack, whether made with leather or man made fibres.

Small classes, no more than 5 students as limited for space.

Each student will receive a folder with their course work which they keep at the end of the lesson.

Course includes

1. History of saddlers

2. Leather-How it's made, a very brief instruction with accompanying diagrams

3. What type of leather is mainly used in the trade with samples shown

4. How to inspect and identify problems with your leather or man made materials used to make your tack, plus damaged and weak fittings, problems with stitching.

5. How to test and check your saddle tree for breakages and/or twisting, uneven panels, girth strap condition plus loads more – this will help you when you're buying 2nd hand tack

6. How to treat and condition your tack.

7. Certificate of attendance for you at the end of the course.

8. Near Newcastle Emlyn SA38

COURSE DATES

Starting in April 2026 until September 2026

Morning Lessons start at 10 am

Aternoon Lessons start at 2 pm

Click HERE for availability

Click HERE to pay for your lesson online

no more than 5 students on the same day please.

We have local B & Bs for anyone wishing to attend the course from far away.

Receiving their certificates at the end of the course, they said they were very happy with the course and had learned a lot.

They were good, hard working students and fun to work with.