English Saddle Question???

Paints4me · 01-16-2005, 11:42 AM

Ok, I don't do English but, I would like to learn. I have a qusetion that I don't know much about. If I was going to buy an English saddle what size seat do I need?? I ride in a 14 1\2 to 15 inch Western Saddle. Are they the same, or are the english saddles bigger sizes??? I feel kinda dumb but I reallt know much about english except for some lessons my mom made me take as a kid.

Carla_Lizzy · 01-16-2005, 11:45 AM

im not sure if the sizes are the same, ive only ridden western bout 6/7 times. sorry xxx

::Miss Kitty:: · 01-16-2005, 11:46 AM

How tall/wide are you? By wide I mean from front to back. It really varies by what kind of saddle you're looking for too. Dressage? All purpose? Close contact?

My dressage saddle is a 17".

Super_Trooper · 01-16-2005, 11:47 AM

The normal size would be a 16", I use a 17/18", but I would go sit in some at a store and find your correct size.

Huntseat123 · 01-16-2005, 11:51 AM

a 15" western saddle is the same as a 17" english saddle. So I'm guess you would be a 16"-17 1/2" . But deff. go to a tack shop and try some saddles to see your size!

Paints4me · 01-16-2005, 12:06 PM

I don't think Ive ever seen a local tack store that sells english. I kinda thought 17" was adverage size but I didn't know for sure. If I do get one it would just be an all-purpose saddle and I'd proably just order it. Id proably go with an in-expencive Wintec or something. I can't even imagine how much a total tack & apparel change would cost!!!! I just thought it might be fun to try because at out local shows there is usually knowbody in the English classes. I was thinking Hey, I could show and even if I got last I'd still get 3rd or 4th cause theres not but a copuple people in each class. LOL
Im thinking I might need about a 16 1/2 or 17.

CJ · 01-16-2005, 12:20 PM

16 is average, 17 is med.lg, lol. I'm 5'6/120 and use a 16 1/2" seat and a 15" western seat. Part of the diff is english is measured from the middle of the cantle (top edge) to the nail near the front corner, while westerns are measured straight from the middle of the cantle (top inner edge) to the fork or base of horn. If there's an auction around you, or any saddles in the newspaper, you might be able to try out some sizes, and find a deal. We once outfitted a guy @ Christmas with complete, bargain basement brand new Eng tack for his wife for $150. The tack was Argentine & red buffalo leather, but perfectly good & serviceable to start.. Saddle, bridle, pad, stirrups, bit, ready to roll.

AutumnAttic · 01-16-2005, 12:22 PM

I would suggest a 16"-17" . Its supposed to be add 2 numbers on to the size of your western saddle, which would make it a 16.5 ". If you order it makes sure you can return it , incase it doesnt fit your horse. Have fun

Paints4me · 01-16-2005, 02:09 PM

Thanks for the help guys. Im 5'4'' and 115lbs so I think a 16 1/2 should do it.

mustang_dodger · 01-16-2005, 02:14 PM

yeah i agreed your better off going to a tack store and sitting in some saddles. cause not every saddle is the same. some saddles fit some people better then others.

01-16-2005, 11:42 AM	#1
Paints4me Senior Member+ Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Kansas Posts: 1,284 Images: 24	English Saddle Question??? Ok, I don't do English but, I would like to learn. I have a qusetion that I don't know much about. If I was going to buy an English saddle what size seat do I need?? I ride in a 14 1\2 to 15 inch Western Saddle. Are they the same, or are the english saddles bigger sizes??? I feel kinda dumb but I reallt know much about english except for some lessons my mom made me take as a kid.

01-16-2005, 11:45 AM	#2
Carla_Lizzy Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Chapel-en-le-frith, Derbyshire, ENGLAND!! Posts: 1,130 Images: 53 Blog Entries: 1	im not sure if the sizes are the same, ive only ridden western bout 6/7 times. sorry xxx __________________ *Gypsy Gold does not jing* and glitter. *It gleams in the sun and neighs in the dark.* Forever in my heart and loved are Gavin And Eboney Il never forget...

01-16-2005, 11:46 AM	#3
::Miss Kitty:: Senior Member+ Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: (}~~{)Canada(}~~{) Posts: 2,307 Images: 5	How tall/wide are you? By wide I mean from front to back. It really varies by what kind of saddle you're looking for too. Dressage? All purpose? Close contact? My dressage saddle is a 17". Last edited by ::Miss Kitty::; 01-16-2005 at 11:51 AM.

01-16-2005, 11:47 AM	#4
Super_Trooper Senior Member+ Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: BC Canada Posts: 9,472 Images: 77	The normal size would be a 16", I use a 17/18", but I would go sit in some at a store and find your correct size. __________________ True commitment begins when you reach the point of not knowing how you could possibly go on, and deciding to do it anyway! http://b1.lilypie.com/mCKWm7/.png

01-16-2005, 11:51 AM	#5
Huntseat123 Senior Member+ Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Highland, MI Posts: 6,784 Images: 464 Blog Entries: 5	a 15" western saddle is the same as a 17" english saddle. So I'm guess you would be a 16"-17 1/2" . But deff. go to a tack shop and try some saddles to see your size! __________________ Amidst a conversation about her past as an established equestrian, we drove by a wonderful barn filled with horses. I watched as she swiftly unrolled her window and took a deep breath through her nose, letting the sweet aroma fill her lungs. A true horsewoman, I thought. R.M. Photography

01-16-2005, 12:06 PM	#6
Paints4me Senior Member+ Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Kansas Posts: 1,284 Images: 24	I don't think Ive ever seen a local tack store that sells english. I kinda thought 17" was adverage size but I didn't know for sure. If I do get one it would just be an all-purpose saddle and I'd proably just order it. Id proably go with an in-expencive Wintec or something. I can't even imagine how much a total tack & apparel change would cost!!!! I just thought it might be fun to try because at out local shows there is usually knowbody in the English classes. I was thinking Hey, I could show and even if I got last I'd still get 3rd or 4th cause theres not but a copuple people in each class. LOL Im thinking I might need about a 16 1/2 or 17.

01-16-2005, 12:20 PM	#7
CJ Senior Member+ Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: NJ Posts: 5,738 Images: 48	16 is average, 17 is med.lg, lol. I'm 5'6/120 and use a 16 1/2" seat and a 15" western seat. Part of the diff is english is measured from the middle of the cantle (top edge) to the nail near the front corner, while westerns are measured straight from the middle of the cantle (top inner edge) to the fork or base of horn. If there's an auction around you, or any saddles in the newspaper, you might be able to try out some sizes, and find a deal. We once outfitted a guy @ Christmas with complete, bargain basement brand new Eng tack for his wife for $150. The tack was Argentine & red buffalo leather, but perfectly good & serviceable to start.. Saddle, bridle, pad, stirrups, bit, ready to roll. __________________ One Mare Can Make a Difference Pinky Ribbon

01-16-2005, 12:22 PM	#8
AutumnAttic Senior Member+ Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Michigan U.S.A. Posts: 5,581 Images: 117	I would suggest a 16"-17" . Its supposed to be add 2 numbers on to the size of your western saddle, which would make it a 16.5 ". If you order it makes sure you can return it , incase it doesnt fit your horse. Have fun __________________ <3 Amber no guts = no glory I've been love struck.

01-16-2005, 02:09 PM	#9
Paints4me Senior Member+ Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Kansas Posts: 1,284 Images: 24	Thanks for the help guys. Im 5'4'' and 115lbs so I think a 16 1/2 should do it.

01-16-2005, 02:14 PM	#10
mustang_dodger Senior Member+ Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Illinios Posts: 17,124 Images: 459	yeah i agreed your better off going to a tack store and sitting in some saddles. cause not every saddle is the same. some saddles fit some people better then others. __________________ Proud owner of Smart Devil a registered appendix, registered paint mare Eye's White Feather, and a breeding stock paint filly Firefly. I HAVE BEEN SPLATTED TWICE!

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