Pony Saddle size help needed!

western-rider · 07-06-2009, 12:57 PM

My friend's little girl has a 22.5" inseam. What size saddle do we need? She's 8, but she's very tiny.

SouthernTrailsG · 07-06-2009, 01:16 PM

I had someone the other day with two children, one a 22" inseam and one 24" inseam.

They went with a 13" Seat in a Western Saddle, the fenders had to be shortened, because normal fenders on a 13" were a little long.

This will give a little growing room and in a few years longer fenders can be installed, prolonging the use of the saddle during growing.

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western-rider · 07-06-2009, 01:40 PM

What would be the fender lengths on a 12"?

SouthernTrailsG · 07-06-2009, 02:07 PM

A 12" Seat like Abetta, Dakota or Fabtron has I believe is good for 20-24" inseams.

I mentioned a 13" because of the longevity choice and that with those seat sizes saddles have more options on the Horse they will fit.

Most 12" Seat only come in Semi-QH Trees, so that is a limiting factor.

Are you fitting a small Pony? Semi-QH will fit some Ponies, but not very many.

If I had to guess the two children were about 6 and 9, one about 50-60lbs and the older 70-80 lbs, hope that helps a little

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western-rider · 07-06-2009, 02:16 PM

Well it's actually going on a 23 yr old quarter horse, but she's got kinda high withers

western-rider · 07-06-2009, 02:21 PM

And how hard is it to get the stirrups shortened?

SouthernTrailsG · 07-06-2009, 02:24 PM

Sent a PM

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07-06-2009, 12:57 PM	#1
western-rider Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 501 Images: 73	Pony Saddle size help needed! My friend's little girl has a 22.5" inseam. What size saddle do we need? She's 8, but she's very tiny.

07-06-2009, 01:16 PM	#2
SouthernTrailsG Senior Member+ Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Cleveland, GA Posts: 710 Images: 60	I had someone the other day with two children, one a 22" inseam and one 24" inseam. They went with a 13" Seat in a Western Saddle, the fenders had to be shortened, because normal fenders on a 13" were a little long. This will give a little growing room and in a few years longer fenders can be installed, prolonging the use of the saddle during growing. . __________________ May All Your Trails Be Happy and Blessed Ones A More Comfortable Horse Performs Better www.southerntrailssaddle.com Kevin

07-06-2009, 02:07 PM	#4
SouthernTrailsG Senior Member+ Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Cleveland, GA Posts: 710 Images: 60	A 12" Seat like Abetta, Dakota or Fabtron has I believe is good for 20-24" inseams. I mentioned a 13" because of the longevity choice and that with those seat sizes saddles have more options on the Horse they will fit. Most 12" Seat only come in Semi-QH Trees, so that is a limiting factor. Are you fitting a small Pony? Semi-QH will fit some Ponies, but not very many. If I had to guess the two children were about 6 and 9, one about 50-60lbs and the older 70-80 lbs, hope that helps a little . __________________ May All Your Trails Be Happy and Blessed Ones A More Comfortable Horse Performs Better www.southerntrailssaddle.com Kevin

07-06-2009, 02:24 PM	#7
SouthernTrailsG Senior Member+ Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Cleveland, GA Posts: 710 Images: 60	Sent a PM . __________________ May All Your Trails Be Happy and Blessed Ones A More Comfortable Horse Performs Better www.southerntrailssaddle.com Kevin

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07-06-2009, 01:40 PM	#3
western-rider Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 501 Images: 73	What would be the fender lengths on a 12"?

07-06-2009, 02:16 PM	#5
western-rider Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 501 Images: 73	Well it's actually going on a 23 yr old quarter horse, but she's got kinda high withers

07-06-2009, 02:21 PM	#6
western-rider Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 501 Images: 73	And how hard is it to get the stirrups shortened?