Saddle Fit and Flocking Certification Program

Our exclusive saddle fit and flocking course structure is only offered a few times a year (over 6 month time period) to select students who meet the application requirements and objectives to fulfill the course requirements. Please contact Mike Scott directly for the dates and application process. All classes are held at our saddle fitting school in Camden, South Carolina.

Anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, saddle fit and flocking technique are taught at every class meeting and are emphasized throughout all hands-on work. Innovative methods are used to help the student learn these topics in a fun, intuitive and easy to retain fashion.

Student Commitment

It is strongly suggested that all applicants attend our “Introduction to Saddle Fitting” class, OR an intro class offered by another program OR has had previous training from a saddle company in product/fitting.

• Basic understanding of the horses anatomy is a must. Before the first day of class, the student must be able to name and locate the general superficial muscle, deep muscles, joints and bony landmarks. Required readings and first month preparation material will be sent with confirmation and receipt of application and deposit.
• Experience around horses is required. The student must feel comfortable palpating, grooming, picking up feet, leading and trotting the horse on the line.
• If you have no prior experience around horses and want to apply you may. But we may refer you to another schools shorter program to get you feeling comfortable around horses and then you may re-apply.
• Due to the way this program is set up, you MUST have the time to commit and complete the hands on and academic requirements. If you foresee ANY reason that you might not be able to complete the requirements or you are not a self starter or motivated for a course that requires independent study. PLEASE DO NOT APPLY.
• We move at a fast pace, explain thoroughly and expect the student to keep up. If you cannot find people in your area to intern/extern/observe with, please contact us and we may be able to refer you to some.
• The student MUST have access to another fitter for observation hours, horses for case studies, a facility to complete volunteer hours and preferably computer access for student/teacher correspondence and research. This is the most difficult requirement for most. Start building your network system NOW.

Saddle Fit and Flocking Program Classes

First Session: classes are held in 4-day sessions (3 different meetings) usually held Wednesday-Saturday.  Coursework is taught 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM, unless noted. This allows for Sunday travel time.

Second Session: A week-long session is held approximately 3 months from the first session.

Third Session: The final session will be approximately 3 months from the second session. Between the meetings, the student must meet course requirements (see table below).

There will be 3 packets sent to the specified instructor for careful monitoring. During specified segments, the requirements will be:

• 10 case studies (total 30)
• 10 intern/extern hours (total 30)
• 5 volunteer hours and research project time (total 15)

Investment: $5,000.00

Payment and Refund Policy

$2000.00 deposit is required at time of application. $1500 is due 2 months prior to the beginning of class and final $1500 is due 30 days before 2nd meeting. In the event that the course needs to cancel (highly unlikely) before the class starts a full refund will be issued.

If you must withdraw up to 60 days before class, you will receive a full refund minus $150.00 administration fee. If you must withdraw within the 2 months before class, you will receive NO refund. If in the event of an emergency, we will make every effort to apply your tuition to an upcoming class that is agreeable to both parties.

We keep the class enrollments small (usually 4 max.) to insure proper attention. For this reason, it is difficult to take people in at the last minute. Please apply well in advance to be prepared. This also makes it difficult if not impossible to fill a slot in the event of someone withdrawing at the last minute.

If for ANY reason a student must withdraw from the class once it commences, there will be absolutely NO REFUND given. If the student needs to make up classes, retest or require any tutors additional time, there will be a fee assessed that will go directly to the instructor.

Life throws many curve balls but this course is designed to cover all material necessary to complete. Instructors are committed only to the time involved during the course.

Please contact Mike Scott directly for the dates and application process.