Full QH Bars and Semi QH Bars

Launa · 08-15-2006, 01:26 PM

Can some one please explain to me the difference between Full QH Bars and Semi QH Bars. Are the Semi QH Bars shorter? What bars do you usually find in a barrel saddle? Probably most people know this but I don't. Not yet anyway?

Jess! · 08-15-2006, 01:27 PM

Semi QH usually have a 6 1/2" gullet, and Full QH bars tend to have a 6 3/4" or 7" gullet. Full QH bars are made for horses who have wide, broad backs.

Most saddles are semi-quarter bars unless it says otherwise.

Launa · 08-15-2006, 01:33 PM

Oh ok! I was thinking the length of the tree. But it is the gullet width. Hmmm.....so if I measure the gullet of my barrel saddle I should be able to tell if it is full QH Bars or Semi?

Jess! · 08-15-2006, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Launa

Oh ok! I was thinking the length of the tree. But it is the gullet width. Hmmm.....so if I measure the gullet of my barrel saddle I should be able to tell if it is full QH Bars or Semi?

Probably. Sometimes it depends on a brand. One brand's semi-quarter bars might be another brand's full quarter bars.

Launa · 08-15-2006, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Jess!

Probably. Sometimes it depends on a brand. One brand's semi-quarter bars might be another brand's full quarter bars.

Thanks Jess. That was very helpful!

morgangirl · 08-15-2006, 02:06 PM

Sorry Launa! I just have to ask. What brands have the full quarter horse bars that are 7"?

Launa · 08-15-2006, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by morgangirl

Sorry Launa! I just have to ask. What brands have the full quarter horse bars that are 7"?

I do not know. LOL! Jess is the one that posted that in my thread.

sher327 · 08-16-2006, 05:03 AM

it is the width of the gullet, how wide it is in front at the flare. Launa, most likely you need a full QH bar which can be hard to find with a short enough length to go with it because most wide horses are usually big as well LOL

Your best bet is to find an endurance or barrel saddle in a wide tree for Tucker since they are generally shorter in length regardless of bar size because of the style.

On the front of your saddle, usually approx. where the front dee rings are is where you need to measure to get an idea how wide your saddle is. If it is fairly new, you should be able to look it up online or call the maker if there is a modelstyle # on it and they can tell you too if you are unsure of your measurements.

cherazam · 08-16-2006, 12:05 PM

It also depends on the saddle maker. Some makers semi is the size of a Full QH bars.

Launa · 08-17-2006, 06:57 AM

I will measure the one I have today.

Now that I know how.

08-15-2006, 01:26 PM	#1
Launa Senior Member+ Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Missouri Posts: 3,544 Images: 695 Blog Entries: 87	Full QH Bars and Semi QH Bars Can some one please explain to me the difference between Full QH Bars and Semi QH Bars. Are the Semi QH Bars shorter? What bars do you usually find in a barrel saddle? Probably most people know this but I don't. Not yet anyway? __________________ Member of the 20lb Club! Started @156 pounds! Current weight 140 ..... Goal 136 pounds!

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Jess! Senior Member+ Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Alpine, CA/Jacksonville, NC Posts: 9,277 Images: 211 Blog Entries: 15	Semi QH usually have a 6 1/2" gullet, and Full QH bars tend to have a 6 3/4" or 7" gullet. Full QH bars are made for horses who have wide, broad backs. Most saddles are semi-quarter bars unless it says otherwise. __________________ (¯`·._¤ Jess!·._¤ ´¯) A Thousand Mile Journey Proud Marine Wife - He is HOME!

08-15-2006, 01:33 PM	#3
Launa Senior Member+ Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Missouri Posts: 3,544 Images: 695 Blog Entries: 87	Oh ok! I was thinking the length of the tree. But it is the gullet width. Hmmm.....so if I measure the gullet of my barrel saddle I should be able to tell if it is full QH Bars or Semi? __________________ Member of the 20lb Club! Started @156 pounds! Current weight 140 ..... Goal 136 pounds!

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cherazam Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 636	It also depends on the saddle maker. Some makers semi is the size of a Full QH bars. __________________ Jack: My compass works just fine Elizabeth: You know Will has taught me how to handle a sword. Jack: Like I said-persuade me.

08-17-2006, 06:57 AM	#10
Launa Senior Member+ Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Missouri Posts: 3,544 Images: 695 Blog Entries: 87	I will measure the one I have today. Now that I know how. __________________ Member of the 20lb Club! Started @156 pounds! Current weight 140 ..... Goal 136 pounds!

08-15-2006, 02:06 PM	#6
morgangirl Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,193 Images: 36	Sorry Launa! I just have to ask. What brands have the full quarter horse bars that are 7"?

08-16-2006, 05:03 AM	#8
sher327 Senior Member+ Join Date: May 2004 Location: illinois Posts: 7,132 Images: 628	it is the width of the gullet, how wide it is in front at the flare. Launa, most likely you need a full QH bar which can be hard to find with a short enough length to go with it because most wide horses are usually big as well LOL Your best bet is to find an endurance or barrel saddle in a wide tree for Tucker since they are generally shorter in length regardless of bar size because of the style. On the front of your saddle, usually approx. where the front dee rings are is where you need to measure to get an idea how wide your saddle is. If it is fairly new, you should be able to look it up online or call the maker if there is a modelstyle # on it and they can tell you too if you are unsure of your measurements.

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