The Pinnacle Of Saddle Fitting Education
Welcome to our Saddlefit 4 Life Academy, where we’re committed to empowering horse owners, equine professionals & saddle fitters with the knowledge and skills needed to ensure optimal saddle fit. We offer tailored courses for two key groups: First group are equine professionals who wish to add saddle fitting services to their business, or for aspiring Saddle Fitters aiming for a rewarding & lucrative career helping horses thrive. Second group are everyday riders who want to enhance their understanding of saddle fit to protect their horse’s health and avoid costly mistakes.
Whether you’re a rider looking to deepen your understanding or a professional ready to add a valuable service to your offerings, our programs provide a pathway to become a trusted expert in the field of saddle fitting. Explore the path that best aligns with your goals, and start making a difference in the lives of horses and their riders.
Welcome to our Saddlefit 4 Life Academy, where we’re committed to empowering horse owners, equine professionals & saddle fitters with the knowledge and skills needed to ensure optimal saddle fit. We offer tailored courses for two key groups: First group are equine professionals who wish to add saddle fitting services to their business, or for aspiring Saddle Fitters aiming for a rewarding & lucrative career helping horses thrive.
Second group are everyday riders who want to enhance their understanding of saddle fit to protect their horse’s health and avoid costly mistakes.
Whether you’re a rider looking to deepen your understanding or a professional ready to add a valuable service to your offerings, our programs provide a pathway to become a trusted expert in the field of saddle fitting. Explore the path that best aligns with your goals, and start making a difference in the lives of horses and their riders.
For Equine Professionals & Saddle Fitters
For equine professionals and those pursuing a specialized career, we offer a comprehensive four-level saddle fit educational journey depending on your goals and needs will determine what level you want to reach.
From Level 1: Equine Ergonomist, where you’ll gain a solid foundation in equine anatomy and static saddle fit analysis, to Level 4: Certified Saddle Ergonomist, the highest level for those looking to master both the art and science of saddle fit across disciplines.
Each level builds upon the last, equipping you with progressively advanced skills, including dynamic saddle assessments, hands-on saddle adjustments, and the use of specialized tools. If you are not sure where to start or the best option for you, book a call with us and we’ll help guide you on the best path to achieve your goals!
Level 1 - Equine Ergonomist
Static Saddle Fit Analysis
Designed for all Equine Professionals
Learn to understand the horse’s anatomy and biomechanics in relation to saddle fit and you will be equipped to complete a static saddle fit analysis.
This is foundational knowledge that will allow you to determine whether a saddle fit issue is present and you will be able to offer some saddle solutions to horses and riders when needed.
This level is perfect for horse owners who want to understand saddle fit at much deeper level or professionals who also want to add an additional skill to provide consultations & saddle solutions..
This course looks at all saddle styles, with absolutely zero brand focus. We offer an unbiased look at CORRECT saddle fitting.
At this level you can already start to supplement your income. If you’re interested in furthering your knowledge beyond this level, you can move into level 2.
Level 1 - Equine Ergonomics For Veterinarians
Static Saddle Fit Analysis
Only for Veterinarians
Learn to assess saddle fit through the lens of equine health and biomechanics, equipping you with the skills to identify saddle-related issues affecting performance, comfort, and soundness.
This course covers everything included in our Level 1 Equine Ergonomist Course but is specifically tailored for veterinarians, providing a deeper focus on how saddle fit impacts clinical cases.
You’ll gain the knowledge to enhance diagnostic accuracy, helping you determine whether poor saddle fit is contributing to issues such as back pain, lameness, or behavioral resistance. You’ll also be able to guide clients with informed recommendations on saddle solutions or professional interventions when needed.
Approved for continuing education credits, this course is ideal for veterinarians looking to expand their expertise in equine biomechanics and offer more comprehensive care. It covers all saddle styles with an evidence-based, brand-neutral approach to correct saddle fitting.
By integrating saddle fit into your veterinary assessments, you can elevate patient outcomes and client satisfaction while expanding your professional skillset.
✅ Receive up to 40 CPD Credits (Depending on location)
Level 2 - Certified Equine Ergonomist
Dynamic Saddle Fit Evaluation & Veterinary Dynamic Saddle Fit Evaluation
Designed for all Equine Professionals
After mastering the theory and understanding of saddle fit in Level 1, this is where the rubber meets the road—you’ll put your knowledge into practice.
At this level, you’ll work closely with Certified Saddle Ergonomists, our highest-level experts, who will guide you one-on-one through real cases from your own community and local barns.
You’ll gain hands-on experience performing our 80-point saddle fit evaluation and add dynamic saddle fit assessment to your skillset—learning how to evaluate saddle fit while the horse is in motion.
This comprehensive training enables you to analyze any saddle, from any brand, to accurately identify issues causing discomfort or damage. Plus, you’ll develop the expertise to provide precise measurements and recommend tailored solutions to ensure an optimal fit for each horse and rider.
✅ Receive 110 CPD Credits
Level 3 - Saddle Ergonomist
Saddle Fit Masterclass: English, Western & Specialty Saddles
At Level 3, you’ll enter our Saddle Fitting Masterclass. You can choose to specialize in English, Western, or Specialty Saddles, and you will learn how to flock and use a tree machine to make adjustments.
Whether you’re helping high-level competitors or pleasure riders, this level ensures that you can solve saddle fit issues across a variety of disciplines at the barn, during your client’s appointment.
You’ll become an expert in your chosen field and build a reputation as someone who can handle even the toughest saddle fit cases.
Level 4 - Certified Saddle Ergonomist
The Pinnacle Of Saddle Fit Education
Level 4 is the pinnacle of our program. You’ll master everything from Levels 1 to 3 and be qualified to work with English, Western, and Specialty Saddles across all disciplines.
At this level, you’ll be able to provide solutions for any saddle fit challenge and ensure your horse, or your clients’ horses, perform at their peak.
This is where your earning potential can reach its highest—up to $150,000+ annually.
Equine Veterinarians
Earn Continuing Education Credits
We are excited and proud to announce that our level 1 and level 2 saddle fitting courses above, have been approved for Continuing Personal Development Credits For Veterinarians! This means you can write off the course as a business expense and you can learn a skill that will dramatically improve your business and increase your income! If you are not sure where to start or the best option for you, book a call with us and we’ll help guide you on the best path to achieve your goals!
For Everyday Riders
For everyday riders, we offer the Unlocking Saddle Fit Course and Saddle Fitting Essentials Course, foundational programs designed to equip horse owners with the essentials of saddle fit.
Level 1 - Unlocking Saddle Fit
This is our foundational course designed for every rider who cares about their horse’s comfort and well-being.
Gain the confidence to identify whether saddle fit issues are affecting your horse, and learn how to effectively communicate with professionals in the saddle industry.
Learn to navigate the saddle industry for yourself, so you’ll know exactly what to look for when purchasing a saddle to avoid costly mistakes.
From horse anatomy to professional selection, this course provides everything you need to protect your horse’s comfort—and your wallet.
Level 2 - Saddle Fitting Essentials
This course is perfect for everyday riders who want to go beyond the basics and truly master the principles of saddle fit.
For passionate horse owners who’ve spent thousands on ineffective saddle solutions, Saddle Fitting Essentials gives you the tools to take control of your horse’s comfort.
You’ll learn our powerful “14-Point Reflex System,” developed by top equine biomechanics specialists, which will guide you in quickly identifying the specific pressure points that can lead to pain and performance issues.
With this course, you’ll understand how to locate key anatomical landmarks and map your horse’s saddle support area. These skills ensure you’ll be able to confidently analyze the fit of your saddle, avoid unnecessary vet bills, and ensure your horse’s long-term comfort and well-being.
It’s the ideal course for anyone ready to take control of their horse’s saddle fit and safeguard their riding investment.