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Bespoke saddler
Level
3
Advanced · like A-levels
Length
2 yrs
typical
Sector
Creative and design
Pay
Paid
you earn while training
In a nutshell
Making and repairing saddlery products.
What you'd do
Measure and assess horses and riders for saddle fitting
Select and prepare leather for specific items
Cut, skive and prepare leather components
Stitch items by hand using a pricking iron and needles
Assemble and stuff saddle panels to the correct shape
Fit buckles, D-rings and metalwork to finished items
Repair and condition existing saddles and bridles
What you'd learn
Leather selection, properties and preparation
Pattern cutting and marking for saddlery items
Hand stitching using saddler's stitching techniques
Fitting a saddle to horse and rider
Tree and panel construction in saddle making
Repair and restoration of leather saddlery
Safe use of hand tools and saddlery machinery
Ready to look for a place?
See live Bespoke saddler apprenticeship vacancies on the official government service.
A Careermash concept · apprenticeship standard from our careers engine · vacancies via gov.uk.