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NORTH AMERICAN SADDLERY SCHOOL
Traditional Saddlery Skills for Modern Equestrians
Bridle Making Level Three
Course Venue: Stoneleigh Equine Clear Spring, MD
Length: 5 days (Monday-Friday)
Cost: $2,000 plus tax
Dates: Spring and Fall Dates *this course is offered in both spring and fall sessions
October 28th-November 1st, 2024 w/Rachael Argo
Fee Includes
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Tuition
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Meals: Breakfast (coffee and bagels), lunch and refreshments throughout the day.
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Accommodation is not included and must be arranged by the delegate.
Course Objective
This Bridle making course consists of Instruction and practice in making the required items:
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A Show Double Bridle
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An Inhand Stallion Show Bridle (brass mounted)
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An Atherstone Girth
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A sample of buckle chape stitched to 3 layers of elastic
Assessed Elements:
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Product quality
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Cutting
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Edge stain and creasing
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Pricking
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Skiving
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Punching
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Finishing
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Use of sewing machine
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Professional work practices
Theory Requirements:
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Name and use of all tools
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Properties and characteristics of the materials used and fittings required
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Name and function of each part
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Reasons for each procedure
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Reasons for the design
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Correct use and threading of the sewing machine
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General history of tack
Registration
This course must be paid in full at time the of registration and is non refundable and non transferrable. Course bookings have two options; book online or download the registration form and return with course to:
North American Saddlery School
11655 Rocky Meadow Rd
Clear Spring, MD 21722 USA
or
saddleryschool@gmail.com
*Please note that deposits and course fees are non refundable, however cancellations will carry over for one year after the date of cancellation and the candidate will have to pay any increase in tuition. Please see the complete policy above.
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