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Leather Goods Maker [Saddler]: Peter Horobin
Introduction Peter, although Australian-born, commenced his professional life as an apprentice jockey in England, Germany and France. He enjoyed success, winning over 50 races, and at one stage held the crown as Germany’s top amateur rider.
Apprenticeship with Passiers in Germany aged 16.
As the years went by, this “job” became his
passion, and one of his first commissions was a presentation bridle for the
President of Argentina. By the time Peter completed his saddle making
apprenticeship, he had become too tall and heavy to continue his jockey
career, and the dye was cast.
Peter has a life-long strong interest in the mechanics of
both horse and rider, and has done intensive research into the anatomy of
both in order to develop and manufacture functional innovative designs,
including designs with adjustable gullet and panels. It is the intimate
knowledge of horse and rider anatomy that allows a deep understanding of
correct saddle fit and, by extension, superior saddle performance.
Business
Links
YouTube: Story of Saddle Making By Peter Horobin Saddlery
YouTube: Peter Horobin Saddlery [Advertisement]
YouTube: About Peter Horobin Saddlery
YouTube: StrideFree Race Saddles - The benefits of a StrideFree Race Tree
YouTube: Peter Horobin _ Saddle Fit
The Physics, Mechanics and Biology of Fitting Saddles Secondary Australian Curriculum General Capability: Critical and creative thinking Australian Curriculum General Capability: ICT Capability Cooperative Learning Activity
1. Form into groups of 3 - 4 students. You are to investigate the following information about Peter Horobin and the information he uses to adapt a saddle to individual horses. Use the Cornell Note-taking Method individually to take notes while watching the video. 2. Watch the following video together. At the end, share your notes and discuss with each other what you have learnt and any questions you might have.
YouTube:
Peter Horobin discusses Biomechanics & Balanced Riding w/ World Horse Racing
3. Together you are to create an Infographic about what you have learnt on the biomechanics and biology of the horse and saddle. Use the information on the Infographics page to decide which programme your group will use.
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