Reflocking course for saddle fitters (this is an international group)
In this module you will be trained in the basic saddlery skills you need as a saddle fitter, which means you need to be able to reflock (also with double lining) and rebalance a saddle and that you are capable to replace a girth strap in the proper way. Highly recommended if you want to work as an independent saddle fitter.
What will you learn during this course?
- Remove the panel from the saddle
- Carrying out safety checks on the saddle
- Check the tree / check the rivets
- remove the flock and reflock the panel
- use of new flocking techniques and materials
- correct flocking of a saddle with and without lining
- lacing the panel back on
- adjust the flock when panel is back on
- prepare a new girth strap and stitch on a webbing
If you want to join, please ask for the special application form. Costs: € 1600,00 This is including using materials at location, lodging on side (group accommodation), coffee/tea/cookies and all meals (excl. drinks). Bring 3-4 good quality and flocked saddles to work on. You will receive specific details after you subscribed to the course.
Extra costs to consider (not included):
The costs for the starters toolset is about € 600,00. Besides that you will need to bring some standard tools like hammer, scissor, plier etc.
