EQ700: Horse, Saddle and Rider Interaction: The Principles of Saddle Fitting
This comprehensive four-day course delves into the intricate relationship between saddle fit, biomechanics and anatomy. Students will learn not only how to fit a saddle correctly, but will leave armed with an abundance of skills to address common saddle fitting problems.
This course is suited to riders, trainers and equine professionals (bodyworkers, veterinarians, chiropractors, farriers/trimmers, dentists) interested in understanding saddle fit and biomechanics. Those that work as equine healthcare professionals need to be able to assess whether or not the horse/rider combination is on the right track with their current gear, and back up findings to the owner or trainer for the welfare of the horse. In situations where a horse is recovering from an injury or has had time-off, a temporary solution using corrective pads or shims while the normal posture returns may be necessary.
*Please note – while this course will give you the skills to evaluate and correctly fit a saddle for your own horse or your client horses in between professional fittings, it will not prepare you to work professionally as a saddle fitter.
There are three parts to our saddle fitting course, totaling 263 hours. Prior to coming onsite, students must first complete the OAES: Intro to Saddle Fitting course (online, 25 hours) as well as the EQ700B: Saddle Fitting History & Concepts course (online, 50 hours).
The class has an early bird discount that ends at 60days prior to the course start. Don't miss out, sign up early.
Dates & Locations
ALBERTA:
Dates: April 23 to 27, 2026
Location: Venue TBA
Instructor:
David Genadek - Master Saddle Maker
About the Event
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Refund Policy
Terms and Conditions
- A $350 NON-REFUNDABLE deposit is due at registration. Please make cheques payable to Canadian Institute of Equine & Canine Body Works Ltd. The balance of the tuition is due at least 30 days prior to the start of the course, unless alternative arrangements have been made. To qualify for the early registration discount, tuition must be paid in full at the time of registration or at least 60 days prior to the start of the course.
- Withdraw from course 61+ days prior to course start date = full tuition credit less the $350 non-refundable deposit
- Withdraw from course 31-60 days prior to course start date = 50% off regular tuition fee held as a tuition credit for 12 months or as agreed upon in writing
- Withdraw from course 0-30 days prior to course start date = no credits for any reason.
- CIECBW Ltd. reserves the right to cancel a course due to circumstances beyond our control – at which point a full credit will be held towards future courses or purchases through CIECBW Ltd. CIECBW Ltd. will not be responsible for travel expenses and we recommend that registrants secure travel insurance.
- If CIECBW Ltd. cancels a course due to insufficent registration a full refund or tuition transfer will be available to the student.
- If a course is purchased on a promotion then the promotion price will carry forward to the next offering as long as a refund is not obtained (tution is carried forward and not refunded) as long as the course is paid in full as per the terms of the original promotion.
- All NSF cheques will be assessed a $75 fee.
- Students requesting tuition to be switched to another course or students requesting any extra administrative attention are subject to a $50 fee.
- U.S. cheques will be accepted based on the current exchange rate at the time of bank deposit plus a $30 Canadian exchange fee. All other international currencies must pay with a Canadian Money Order.
- Course material and intellectual capital are the property of Equinology and the Canadian Institute of Equine & Canine Body Works Ltd. and may not be copied in any manner.
- By completing this registration I recognize that there are risks, dangers, and hazards inherent in equine and canine activities. I willingly accept and am fully responsible for any such risk, including the possibility of personal injury, or property damage or loss, resulting from participation in this course, and shall not hold Canadian Institute of Equine & Canine Body Works Ltd., Equinology Inc., or the clinic facility responsible for any damage or injury.
- By completing this registration I agree to all of the terms and conditions as laid out above.
