All you tall people... help?

lilrider · 01-02-2009, 10:12 AM

Ok so my SO is tall. Very tall. He's about 6'1. Needless to say he makes my 15" western saddle look like a pony saddle. I'm wondering for you tall people what size saddle would you all recommend? He's not big, I would say his butt almost would be fine in my 15" but his legs are just too long. So would a 16" be good or is there a certain kind of brand anyone would recommend?

Thanks!

18thTomorrow · 01-02-2009, 10:17 AM

My former trainer was 6'7" . He rode in a 22" cutback saddle for saddleseat. For breaking horses he had a 16.5" western saddle.

classygirl23 · 01-02-2009, 10:20 AM

I'm not quite as tall i'm 5'10 ride in a 16 1/2 western saddle it seems to fit my lenth just fine!

kellidahorsegirl · 01-02-2009, 10:35 AM

My hubby is 6'3 and thin...not a very big butt hee hee. His western saddle is a 16 inch.

tazassape · 01-02-2009, 10:50 AM

Ride what feels right not what looks right!

lilrider · 01-02-2009, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by tazassape

Ride what feels right not what looks right!

Well the 15" didn't feel right to him but I don't have a 16" or anything else for that matter for him to try so I am trying to see what everyone else has as suggestions.

Thanks guys! I can always count on HGS to help me out

WRQH · 01-02-2009, 11:19 AM

I use a 16" cutting saddle and it fits me great. I am almost 6ft tall and this saddle acutally makes me look smaller.

Jim_in_PA · 01-02-2009, 11:21 AM

I'm 5'11", 205 and just ordered a 19" saddle (English). The equivalent in Western would be about 17". I arrived at that size with both the help of an online calculator at horse.com as well as sitting in a LOT of saddles at local tack shops. Results from a calculator, etc., are always a starting point....tazassape is correct that what feels correct (and what gives correct balance) is what is best to ride in.

Oakpondgirl · 01-02-2009, 12:29 PM

Im 5'8'' but mostly leg... I use a 17'' close contact saddle not problem

lilrider · 01-02-2009, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Oakpondgirl

Im 5'8'' but mostly leg... I use a 17'' close contact saddle not problem

Thanks but I'm looking for western saddle sizes

01-02-2009, 10:12 AM	#1
lilrider Senior Member+ Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Mitchell, IN Posts: 8,171 Images: 961 Blog Entries: 33	All you tall people... help? Ok so my SO is tall. Very tall. He's about 6'1. Needless to say he makes my 15" western saddle look like a pony saddle. I'm wondering for you tall people what size saddle would you all recommend? He's not big, I would say his butt almost would be fine in my 15" but his legs are just too long. So would a 16" be good or is there a certain kind of brand anyone would recommend? Thanks! __________________ Manda ~ my Hero wears turnout gear, fightin fires and saving lives ~ Just a Dream Farm Ms Hollywoodmudslide - Dreaming of Royalty - Rising Storm I watch Sesame Street. Big bird is my favorite. Oscar is my arch enemy. And Elmo owes me money.

01-02-2009, 10:20 AM	#3
classygirl23 Senior Member+ Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: GA Posts: 1,484 Images: 152	I'm not quite as tall i'm 5'10 ride in a 16 1/2 western saddle it seems to fit my lenth just fine! __________________ Classical Romantic- APHA mare C & D Rosie B Good (Rosie) - AKC English Bulldog Peewee- Min Pin Proud to be in the SBR Formula One Fan Club! ~What the American Quarter Horse should be.~

01-02-2009, 10:35 AM	#4
kellidahorsegirl Senior Member+ Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Nebraska Posts: 5,308 Images: 14 Blog Entries: 18	My hubby is 6'3 and thin...not a very big butt hee hee. His western saddle is a 16 inch. __________________ Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds. I am THE exception to the rules www.sporthorseartconnection.com

01-02-2009, 10:50 AM	#5
tazassape Full Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lewisburg La. Posts: 197 Images: 23	Ride what feels right not what looks right! __________________ My horses try to teach me something every day! http://www.freewebs.com/diamondwappaloosafarm/

01-02-2009, 11:19 AM	#7
WRQH Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,002 Images: 60	I use a 16" cutting saddle and it fits me great. I am almost 6ft tall and this saddle acutally makes me look smaller. __________________ I am Beautifully broken....... Whoo 1,000 posts!!

01-02-2009, 10:17 AM	#2
18thTomorrow Senior Member+ Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 2,421 Images: 5	My former trainer was 6'7" . He rode in a 22" cutback saddle for saddleseat. For breaking horses he had a 16.5" western saddle.

01-02-2009, 11:21 AM	#8
Jim_in_PA Senior Member+ Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central Bucks County PA Posts: 3,130 Images: 16	I'm 5'11", 205 and just ordered a 19" saddle (English). The equivalent in Western would be about 17". I arrived at that size with both the help of an online calculator at horse.com as well as sitting in a LOT of saddles at local tack shops. Results from a calculator, etc., are always a starting point....tazassape is correct that what feels correct (and what gives correct balance) is what is best to ride in. __________________ “Never raise your hands to your children, it leaves your groin unprotected.” - Red Buttons Be safety conscious. 80% of people are caused by accidents. For best results, try not to do anything stupid. Horseback Riding...the most fun you can have with your boots still on...

01-02-2009, 12:29 PM	#9
Oakpondgirl Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Maine, US Posts: 20	Im 5'8'' but mostly leg... I use a 17'' close contact saddle not problem

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