English/Western Saddle Sizes?

CONTA · 10-28-2004, 11:33 AM

I know Western Saddle sizes, but how do you know what size English saddle to buy. Like, I use a 15 1/2 inch western, what size would I want to buy in English?

cassidy · 10-28-2004, 11:37 AM

are they not similar at all then in english i have both a 15 an a 17"

i think it depends how big your bum is but normally when buying them you can have a sit on them to try them

luvs2ride79 · 10-28-2004, 12:30 PM

English is generally 2" larger than western. An English saddle you measure diagonally from the "button" on the side of the pommel (front) to the middle of the cantle (back).

So, if you ride in a 15" western, you'd need a 17" English. But, English saddles can have different types of seats. I like a dressage saddle 1/2" larger than a flatter AP saddle. Sit in a few to see what you like best.

~Barb

CONTA · 10-28-2004, 12:59 PM

Gotcha!! Thanks so much! I am going to a horse expo in a couple of weeks...they usually have REALLY good deals on NICE saddles....*looks around to make sure hubby is NOT watching*MAYBE I can come home with one!!

Simon Says · 10-28-2004, 01:43 PM

i am 4' 11" in an english saddle i ride comfortably in a 16" but in a western saddle i can ride in a 14" or even better in a 15"

mtroika · 10-28-2004, 01:52 PM

My western saddle is a 15" my cutback english saddle is a 21" and my new (used) All Purpose saddle I just bought is a 16.5", but its a little big. I am 106 pounds and 5'5. My but is pretty small too LOL!!!! So I think I should have got a 16" all purpose saddle.

Hope that helps a bit

10-28-2004, 11:33 AM	#1
CONTA Senior Member+ Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Thumb of MI!! Posts: 1,371 Images: 344	English/Western Saddle Sizes? I know Western Saddle sizes, but how do you know what size English saddle to buy. Like, I use a 15 1/2 inch western, what size would I want to buy in English?

10-28-2004, 11:37 AM	#2
cassidy Senior Member+ Join Date: May 2004 Location: england - its sunny sometimes honest! Posts: 21,574 Images: 820	are they not similar at all then in english i have both a 15 an a 17" i think it depends how big your bum is but normally when buying them you can have a sit on them to try them __________________ May your life be like toilet paper - Long and useful A horse doesn't care how much you know until he knows how much you care. - Pat Parelli http://www.freewebs.com/linz88055/myprofile.htm

10-28-2004, 12:30 PM	#3
luvs2ride79 Senior Member+ Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Arkansas, USA Posts: 4,207 Images: 37	English is generally 2" larger than western. An English saddle you measure diagonally from the "button" on the side of the pommel (front) to the middle of the cantle (back). So, if you ride in a 15" western, you'd need a 17" English. But, English saddles can have different types of seats. I like a dressage saddle 1/2" larger than a flatter AP saddle. Sit in a few to see what you like best. ~Barb __________________ "To be an equestrian in the classical sense is not just to be a rider. It is a position in life." --Charles de Kunffy EquineFriends.com2HotToTrot.com Anti-Slaughter and PROUD! StopHorseSlaughter.com I've Been Snowballed!**

10-28-2004, 01:43 PM	#5
Simon Says Senior Member+ Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Covington, La Posts: 3,733 Images: 209	i am 4' 11" in an english saddle i ride comfortably in a 16" but in a western saddle i can ride in a 14" or even better in a 15" __________________ "If your dog doesn't like someone, you probably shouldn't either" Chrissy & Stormy

10-28-2004, 01:52 PM	#6
mtroika Senior Member+ Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Kamloops, BC!! Love it! :) Posts: 2,484 Images: 290	My western saddle is a 15" my cutback english saddle is a 21" and my new (used) All Purpose saddle I just bought is a 16.5", but its a little big. I am 106 pounds and 5'5. My but is pretty small too LOL!!!! So I think I should have got a 16" all purpose saddle. Hope that helps a bit __________________ MC Blue Star Stables www.mcbluestarstables.com

10-28-2004, 12:59 PM	#4
CONTA Senior Member+ Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Thumb of MI!! Posts: 1,371 Images: 344	Gotcha!! Thanks so much! I am going to a horse expo in a couple of weeks...they usually have REALLY good deals on NICE saddles....looks around to make sure hubby is NOT watchingMAYBE I can come home with one!!

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