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Before you purchase a new saddle, measure your leg length and seat measurement.
A 16-inch saddle is fine if your leg length is short.
For longer legs, you should aim for at least 17 inches.
If you have a longer leg, you can go up to a 17-inch saddle.
A larger seat size should range between 18 and 19 inches.
Remember, the saddle pad must be at least one inch larger than its size.
Before you buy a saddle, measure your horse. A standard size will fit an average-sized horse.
A larger horse may require a saddle with a wider
opening. Your horse's breed will also impact
the size of your saddle's opening. An Arabian horse has a narrower back than a Thoroughbred.
Talk to your trainer for an exact measurement.
You must first determine your horse's conformation before you can find the right size saddle.
It is important to scan your horse both from the front and from the sides.
Extra padding behind the saddle bars may help horses with narrower legs.
A shoulder bridge pad is recommended to ensure the proper
fit. A medium-to-wide tree will usually suffice for a horse with
a moderate to large wither. A horse with flat or average withers,
on the other hand, needs a wide tree.
If you're between two sizes go up. Most saddles are available in 17-inch sizes.
Smaller saddles can cause discomfort. Consider the
type of riding that you'll be doing. Saddles for leisure riding might be more comfortable and
shallower than those for barrel racing and ranch work. If you're not sure, take the same measurements for
men.
Western saddles come with different sizes of seats.
The Western saddle seat size measures approximately four
inches wider than an average adult saddle. If you're
too tall, you might need to go up a size. A shorter rider may need
a larger saddle, or vice versa. You will find the right
size saddle for you, depending on your weight and height. Before you
buy a saddle for your horse, you'll need to measure and weigh yourself.
If you are unsure about your thighbone measurements, you
can try on a few saddles to find the one
that best fits your thigh bone. English saddles are usually one to two inches smaller in size than Western saddles.
If in doubt about your size, you can always size up.
It is a good rule of thumb to measure at the saddle nail.
This nail is located near the top of the saddle. The saddle's highest point is the seat size.
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