What size saddle do I need??

Tigers Mom · 06-18-2008, 04:34 PM

How do I measure which size English saddle to purchase? I know It has to fit my horse, but, what about fitting my BUTT ?! How do I measure?

ImpressMe'nJump · 06-18-2008, 04:39 PM

when i buy a saddle which is always english i never know how to tell what size is right
i use a close contact ...

i am pretty small 5'1" and 100 pounds or less and i think i use a 16 or 16.5
idk

sorry not much help

huntergrl4212 · 06-18-2008, 04:42 PM

sit in some and see what size fits you best.. 4 fingers in back, 3 in front.
Also different styles(close contact, AP) fit differently so you would need to make sure your size was the same throughout saddles

i luv my spirit · 06-18-2008, 05:29 PM

I am approx. 5'9" and about 135 pounds and I ride in a 17". I have found this estimator to be pretty close to what size saddle is needed, given the correct measurements are entered.

Here you go :
http://www.statelinetack.com/english.asp?CatID=1000

and then click on the link in the mid left hand side that says ' Find the Perfect Seat size for your Saddle'

Hope it helps and good luck!

-Hannah

mustluvhorses · 06-18-2008, 05:47 PM

i allways go w/ a big saddle because its more comfy! im really tiny i should be riding in a 16.5 but instead i ride in a 17.5! as far as it fitting ur horse i would just get a wintec then u wont have 2 worry.

ImpressMe'nJump · 06-19-2008, 10:34 AM

do wintecs fit all horses or do you still have to get a wider tree size or small depending of the horse

sorry dont use wintecs.
and as far as bieng bigger for english i would think that depending what u do as in riding english , having a to big of aenglish saddle would be hard

kansess · 06-19-2008, 10:43 AM

i have no clue but just make sure your butt isnt clinging onto the cantel for dear life

greyongray · 06-19-2008, 09:10 PM

The three/four fingers rule is right on *however* you should also consider your height.

A taller rider, no matter their weight, should get a bigger saddle because the flaps are longer. The point of the flap should meet your knee, since that's why it's there.

Go check out that Stateline chart and if in doubt, I'd get the larger size. An adult rider that isn't petite shouldn't go smaller than 17" IMO - 16.5" is considered by many to be a junior size.

ETA: I'd say that most adults ride in a 17-18".

greyongray · 06-19-2008, 09:14 PM

One more thing - on the topic of fitting the rider you can also look into the twist "size" and the seat softness. True these are not customizable options and sometimes are not specified, but it may make a difference. Sometimes you can find this kind of info on HorseTackReview.com.

For example, I have the Courbette Alpina, regular tree. It is advertised as having a soft seat but like others on HTR I have found it is anything but! (No pun intended). It fits my horse well but like I said is NOT soft or "forgiving" on the derriere.

Tigers Mom · 06-22-2008, 01:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kansess

i have no clue but just make sure your butt isnt clinging onto the cantel for dear life

LMAO!!! I hear ya!!

06-18-2008, 04:34 PM	#1
Tigers Mom Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 6	What size saddle do I need?? How do I measure which size English saddle to purchase? I know It has to fit my horse, but, what about fitting my BUTT* ?! How do I measure?*

06-18-2008, 04:39 PM	#2
ImpressMe'nJump Full Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: south FLORIDA Posts: 115 Images: 10	when i buy a saddle which is always english i never know how to tell what size is right i use a close contact ... i am pretty small 5'1" and 100 pounds or less and i think i use a 16 or 16.5 idk sorry not much help __________________ 5 year old paint quarter horse gelding. Impress Me A.K.A. Kato

06-18-2008, 04:42 PM	#3
huntergrl4212 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 357 Images: 53	sit in some and see what size fits you best.. 4 fingers in back, 3 in front. Also different styles(close contact, AP) fit differently so you would need to make sure your size was the same throughout saddles __________________ Caught Red Handed-most loved Appendix mare

06-18-2008, 05:29 PM	#4
i luv my spirit Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: the u.s. Posts: 390 Images: 32	I am approx. 5'9" and about 135 pounds and I ride in a 17". I have found this estimator to be pretty close to what size saddle is needed, given the correct measurements are entered. Here you go : http://www.statelinetack.com/english.asp?CatID=1000 and then click on the link in the mid left hand side that says ' Find the Perfect Seat size for your Saddle' Hope it helps and good luck! -Hannah __________________ Beware of my attack puppy = Spirit!!!!

06-18-2008, 05:47 PM	#5
mustluvhorses Full Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: a-town,va Posts: 163 Images: 45 Blog Entries: 1	i allways go w/ a big saddle because its more comfy! im really tiny i should be riding in a 16.5 but instead i ride in a 17.5! as far as it fitting ur horse i would just get a wintec then u wont have 2 worry. __________________ go and tell your friends that im obsessive and crazy, thats fine ill tell mine your gay ~ by: Taylor Swift

06-19-2008, 10:34 AM	#6
ImpressMe'nJump Full Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: south FLORIDA Posts: 115 Images: 10	do wintecs fit all horses or do you still have to get a wider tree size or small depending of the horse sorry dont use wintecs. and as far as bieng bigger for english i would think that depending what u do as in riding english , having a to big of aenglish saddle would be hard __________________ 5 year old paint quarter horse gelding. Impress Me A.K.A. Kato

06-19-2008, 10:43 AM	#7
kansess Full Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Chino Hills, California Posts: 94	i have no clue but just make sure your butt isnt clinging onto the cantel for dear life

06-19-2008, 09:10 PM	#8
greyongray Full Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 119 Images: 12	The three/four fingers rule is right on however you should also consider your height. A taller rider, no matter their weight, should get a bigger saddle because the flaps are longer. The point of the flap should meet your knee, since that's why it's there. Go check out that Stateline chart and if in doubt, I'd get the larger size. An adult rider that isn't petite shouldn't go smaller than 17" IMO - 16.5" is considered by many to be a junior size. ETA: I'd say that most adults ride in a 17-18".

06-19-2008, 09:14 PM	#9
greyongray Full Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 119 Images: 12	One more thing - on the topic of fitting the rider you can also look into the twist "size" and the seat softness. True these are not customizable options and sometimes are not specified, but it may make a difference. Sometimes you can find this kind of info on HorseTackReview.com. For example, I have the Courbette Alpina, regular tree. It is advertised as having a soft seat but like others on HTR I have found it is anything but! (No pun intended). It fits my horse well but like I said is NOT soft or "forgiving" on the derriere.

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