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. 2024 Feb 7;14(4):559. doi: 10.3390/ani14040559

Table 1.

Glossary of terms.

Qualified Saddle Fitters (SMSQSF) Society of Master Saddlers Qualified Saddle Fitters
Master Saddle Fitter (SMSMSF) SMS master saddle fitters will hold the Society saddle fitting qualification, will have a minimum of seven years’ experience and will either be a member in their own right or will be employed by a member. They will also either be a Master Saddler or hold the Society’s Flocking & Flocking Adjustment qualification and will have provided references from both customers and fellow saddle fitters.
Master Saddler (SMSMS) Master Saddlers are trained, skilled and qualified in their own right to make and repair saddlery. They will have a minimum of 7 years’ experience in the trade. Master Saddlers do not necessarily have retail premises.
Musculoskeletal practitioner Musculoskeletal practitioners include animal/veterinary physiotherapists, animal chiropractors, animal osteopaths and animal massage therapists.
Multidisciplinary team Professionals from different disciplines working in collaboration for a common goal