Cumbria School of Saddlery

Teaching the skills of the Rural Craftsman

About the Courses

Students are advised to attend the Bridlework course Part 1 first and then either the Part 2 or the Repairs course. Improvers can return to further their studies by attending the Bridlework Part 2 or Repairs course.

Equipment

Please bring with you a notebook. Long hair should be tied back. Tools, leather and materials will be supplied by the school or you may bring your own. Leather, materials and fittings used on the course must be paid for at the end of the week.

Tea, coffee and biscuits are served every two hours during the course. There is a microwave cooker, crockery, utensils and a fridge with a freezer cabinet in case you would like to bring in food. A van calls daily with sandwiches, pies, cakes, fruit, drinks and chocolate bars.

The Environmental Policy

Cumbria Scool of Saddlery (and Hunter Saddlery) of Redhills Business Park, Penrith, recognizes its responsibility to manage the environmental impact of its activities, products and services. The policy therefore adopted by the company sets out to:

  • Identify the effects of its activities on the environment.
  • Having identified any problems, to take appropriate action to reduce the effect, and to encourage re-cycling, waste management, improvement and reduction in energy consumption.

The school joined the CBEN scheem in September 2004.