All western saddles come with a stated seat size Seat size simply measures the distance from the base of the horn to the top middle of the cantle This distance is then expressed as a size in half-inch increments from 12 inches to 17 inches
How do you know what size saddle seat you need?
There should be about four inches between your body and the swell of the saddle Anything less than that may mean a too-small saddle, and a bigger gap means the saddle may be on the large size Larger may be more comfortable for you Western riders with longer legs should choose a larger-size saddle
How do you measure seat size?
Measuring your Saddle Seat Size Sit in a chair with your feet flat on the ground so that your knees are bent at a 45-degree angle Be sure your buttocks are touching the back of the chair Take a measuring tape and run it along your thigh bone, measuring from the end of your knee to the backside of your buttocks
How do you measure a Western saddle seat?
To measure the seat of a western saddle you should measure from the back of the swell at the top of the gullet back to leading edge of the cantle There should be approximately four inches between your crotch and the fork (or swells)
What size saddle would fit a 142 hh pony?
Well-Known Member if you have a long leg then a 18inch but your 142hh may be too short in the back and may need a 17inch, might get away with a 175 inch
How do you measure a horse’s saddle width?
All you need is a tape measure and the saddle in front of you You would start by placing the tape measure (at mark 0) in the centre of the saddle badge/head nail and measure to the centre of the cantle This measurement in inches is the saddle seat size which is measured in whole and ½ units eg 17”, 175” etc
What seat size means?
The Hip, or Seat, measurement is the largest measurement around the widest part of your hips
How do I measure my sleeve length?
Start with the end of the tape measure on the backbone at the nape or your neck The measure should then run over the top of the shoulder (following a seam line, if one were to be there), down the arm to just below the wrist bone Alternatively, you can take the measurement from a trusty favourite shirt
How many inches D to D is a wide saddle?
When selecting a saddle, you want to choose one that is suitable to your riding discipline and is a good fit for both you and your horse An English saddle is a bit different from Western saddles, so it’s important to know the proper way to measure and fit oneGullet Size Chart Gullet Size Inches Wide 7” Extra Wide 8”
What size saddle is wide?
A woman’s hand will generally measure about four inches across If there’s 1/2″ to 3/4″ of space on either side of your fist, the saddle is approximately a medium tree If there’s 0″ to 1/2″ then the tree is narrow; and if there’s more than 1″ of space on either side of your fist, the tree is wide or extra wide
What size gullet do I need for a Quarter Horse?
Semi-Quarter horse bars usually have a 6 1/4″ gullet, and Quarter Horse Bars usually have a 6 1/2″ to 6 3/4″ gullet Designed to fit the average horse, one of these two widths will fit approximately 80% of horses comfortably Full-Quarter horse bars usually have a 7″ gullet
How do you pick a saddle?
5 tips for finding the perfect saddle Find the saddle with the right shape No two people are the same Take account of your flexibility and your position on the bike Test your flexibility Measure the width of your sit bones Saddles come in different widths Set the saddle to the right height Saddle position
What size saddle do I need road bike?
Place the foil or cardboard on a carpeted stair and sit down, then pick up your feet to mimic your riding position When you stand up there should be two depressions left by your sit bones Measure the distance between the centres of the depressions and add 25 to 30mm to find your ideal saddle width
How are women’s seats measured?
Measure around the fullest part of your hips AND seat (tailor term for bum) Stand feet hip width apart, making sure your pockets are empty and the tape is level and untwisted You should just barely feel the tape against your body, do not pull it too tight
Is seat the same as waist?
The part of your body that you should consider most when shopping for pants is the hips/seat area The waist is a small percentage of the fit in the entire pants and, other than length, the easiest element to tailor This is particularly true if the seat is already correct and does not need to be adjusted
What happens if a saddle is too wide?
When a saddle is too wide in the front, it can sink down over the withers This takes the saddle out of balance by making the pommel lower than the cantle, which in turn carries more pressure over the front of the tree (at the withers/shoulders) than a saddle with a properly sized tree
Why is my saddle lifting at the back?
Check the Panel Contact A saddle that looses contact in the middle of its panel could be too narrow causing the saddle to bridge and creating 4 point pressure A saddle lifting off significantly at the back could be too wide and increase tightness around the horse’s shoulder and may lift and catch the rider behind
How do I know if my saddle is too small for my rider?
As a rule of thumb, you should be able to fit at least a four-finger width between the end of your seat and the cantle Any less than that and the saddle is too small