English saddle sizing?? Help!

Jennygirl011 · 07-11-2005, 11:25 AM

If I ride in a 16 in Western saddle what size in an English saddle do you think I would be?? 16in also?thanx

3WishesDun · 07-11-2005, 11:27 AM

you should be able to sit in an English saddle and put a hands width behind your rear end. I would guess about a 17" or 17.5". How tall are you, and what do you weigh?

April

Jennygirl011 · 07-11-2005, 11:37 AM

Im about 5'7 and I weigh about 135 lbs

3WishesDun · 07-11-2005, 11:40 AM

I wouldn't think you would go as high as an 18", but everyone's body shape is different....do you have a local tack store that you can go and sit in different sized saddles? Or maybe try a friends saddle? Just an idea before you spend the $$ - Good Luck.

April

Stars Of Vegas · 07-12-2005, 12:54 AM

i think about a 17.5-18inch!

Cavalier · 07-12-2005, 01:03 AM

No Way...not an 18in! I'm 5'5 and 130 pounds and I ride in a 17.5 which is a bit big for me, a 17 inch fits me well.

07-11-2005, 11:25 AM	#1
Jennygirl011 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 1,868 Images: 257	English saddle sizing?? Help! If I ride in a 16 in Western saddle what size in an English saddle do you think I would be?? 16in also?thanx __________________ Many people have sighed for the 'good old days' and regretted the 'passing of the horse,' but today, when only those who like horses own them, it is a far better time for horses.-C.W.Anderson

07-11-2005, 11:27 AM	#2
3WishesDun Senior Moderator Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: At My Wit's End Posts: 16,881 Images: 655 Blog Entries: 27	you should be able to sit in an English saddle and put a hands width behind your rear end. I would guess about a 17" or 17.5". How tall are you, and what do you weigh? April __________________ Madness takes its toll. Please have exact change. The woods are lovely, dark and deep, But I have promises to keep, And miles to go before I sleep. -Frost I've Been Snowballed! Last edited by 3WishesDun; 07-11-2005 at 11:41 AM. Reason: typo

07-11-2005, 11:37 AM	#3
Jennygirl011 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 1,868 Images: 257	Im about 5'7 and I weigh about 135 lbs __________________ Many people have sighed for the 'good old days' and regretted the 'passing of the horse,' but today, when only those who like horses own them, it is a far better time for horses.-C.W.Anderson

07-11-2005, 11:40 AM	#4
3WishesDun Senior Moderator Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: At My Wit's End Posts: 16,881 Images: 655 Blog Entries: 27	I wouldn't think you would go as high as an 18", but everyone's body shape is different....do you have a local tack store that you can go and sit in different sized saddles? Or maybe try a friends saddle? Just an idea before you spend the $$ - Good Luck. April __________________ Madness takes its toll. Please have exact change. The woods are lovely, dark and deep, But I have promises to keep, And miles to go before I sleep. -Frost I've Been Snowballed!

07-12-2005, 12:54 AM	#5
Stars Of Vegas Senior Member+ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: bumpkinville.. VIC..AUS Posts: 2,667 Images: 76	i think about a 17.5-18inch! __________________ ~~~SOV~~~ ASHBROOK FERRERO-1996 Holsteiner gelding Only horse people will spend hundreds of dollars on a show for a 95 cent ribbon

07-12-2005, 01:03 AM	#6
Cavalier Banned Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 3,698 Images: 236 Blog Entries: 18	No Way...not an 18in! I'm 5'5 and 130 pounds and I ride in a 17.5 which is a bit big for me, a 17 inch fits me well.

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