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North American Saddlery School

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North American Saddlery School

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Train locally. Learn deeply. Put the horse first. North American Saddlery School, teaching Saddle Fitting, Saddle and Bridle Making, Bench & Onsite Repair working

The North American Saddlery School offers comprehensive education in saddle & bridle making, saddle fitting, bridle fitting for both beginners & experienced equestrians seeking to refine/expand skills.

09/01/2026

Our fall saddle making course has one space left. Don’t miss your chance to learn traditional saddle-making skills this season.

Contact us today to register! 🔗 in Bio

08/11/2026

One month later… sorry we’ve been busy here North American Saddlery School, but here is the final day of Introduction to Western Saddle Fit Course held last month!

We moved outside to practical fittings and ridden assessments! Thank you to everyone that volunteered to hold horses, ride and be general guinea pigs!

We learned loads!! Bring on those western saddles!!

07/24/2026

Day one done and dusted at our Introduction to Western Saddle Fitting Course. This brand new course is exploring the world of Western disciplines, saddles and fitting for performance and comfort.

07/16/2026

We are gearing up for next weeks Introduction to Western Saddle Fitting Course, Learn to with confidence. Protect the horse. Elevate performance.

This course gives you the skills to evaluate western saddle fit with clarity and confidence—no guesswork, no gimmicks. Learn how saddle design, tree shape, discipline, and horse conformation work together so you can prevent pain, protect soundness, and support peak performance. Whether you’re a professional, trainer, or serious rider, you’ll leave with practical tools and real-world knowledge you can apply immediately—at the barn, in the tack room, and in the arena.

-Professional standards for western saddle fitting, including ethics, recordkeeping, and horse safety
-How western saddles evolved and why modern designs look the way they do today
-Western saddle anatomy and the measurements that matter for proper fit
-How horse breed, body type, and musculature influence saddle selection
-Discipline-specific saddle fit considerations
-Western saddle trees: materials, shapes, and more
-Key differences between Western and English trees
-Correct placement of a western saddle & how to evaluate fit
-Cinching systems & latigos,
-Pad materials and padding strategies to support soundness and performance

04/20/2026

New Courses are coming live on the website the week! Our first up is our brand new Introduction to Western Saddle Fitting!

Want to fit Western saddles with confidence? Our Introduction to Western Saddle Fitting course teaches anatomy, types, tree and bar fit, saddle placement, pads/shims, and hands-on evaluation — all led by North American Saddlery School instructors. Ideal for trainers, tack shop staff, and horse owners. Link - https://www.saddleryschool.com/book-online

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Clear Spring, MD
21722

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

717-294-6757

Website

http://www.saddleryschool.com/

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