Saddle Fitting School — Online Course

Stop Guessing. Start Fitting.

A complete, self-paced online course in saddle fitting — 58 HD video lessons, around 8 hours of material, taught by working saddle fitters. You learn to judge whether a saddle fits the horse and the rider, how a saddle is built, what to check before buying a used one, and how to keep it in good condition for years.

Who it is for

• horse owners who want to stop guessing whether the saddle fits,
• competitive riders who feel the saddle limits the horse,
• trainers and bodyworkers who meet fitting problems daily,
• anyone considering saddle fitting as a profession.

Course programme — 11 modules

1. Fitting to the Horse — tree width, panel contact, balance.
2. Fitting to the Rider — seat size, flap length, position.
3. Saddle Construction — trees, panels, materials.
4. Horse Anatomy — back muscles, skeletal structure.
5. Buying Smart — evaluating used saddles.
6. Selling Guide — pricing and marketing.
7. Maintenance — leather care and storage.
8. Repairs — DIY fixes and safety checks.
9. Advanced Fitting — complex conformation issues.
10. Templates & Tools — using measurement tools.
11. Bonus Content — webinars and Q&A archives.

What is included

• 58 HD video lessons (~8 hours), watch at your own pace,
• downloadable PDF checklists and guides,
• mobile-friendly access, lifetime access with free updates,
• completion certificate (digital, laminated copy optional),
• e-mail support,
• 30-day money-back guarantee.

Who teaches

Matthias Sobotka — founder and master saddler, fitting saddles since 2014, specialist in tree adjustment and saddle manufacturing.
Michalina Kulczewska — senior saddle fitter, active dressage and show jumping competitor, focused on horse biomechanics and rider position.