How do you know what size saddle to get for your horse?

How do you know what size saddle to get for your horse?

There should be about four inches between your body and the swell of the saddle. Anything less than that may mean a too-small saddle, and a bigger gap means the saddle may be on the large size. Larger may be more comfortable for you. Western riders with longer legs should choose a larger-size saddle.

Can any saddle fit any horse?

Any good saddle company will be able to accommodate most if not all the many shapes of horses’ backs with their panel options. The saddle fit for you and the ride it gives you is very personal and should be given attention. A bad fit for your body will affect your ride and work against you and your horse.”

What size saddle would fit a 14.2 hh pony?

Well-Known Member. if you have a long leg then a 18inch but your 14.2hh may be too short in the back and may need a 17inch, might get away with a 17.5 inch.

What size gullet do I need for a Quarter Horse?

Semi-Quarter horse bars usually have a 6 1/4″ gullet, and Quarter Horse Bars usually have a 6 1/2″ to 6 3/4″ gullet. Designed to fit the average horse, one of these two widths will fit approximately 80% of horses comfortably. Full-Quarter horse bars usually have a 7″ gullet.

How do I make sure my saddle fits my horse?

English Saddle Fitting Guidelines

1. Position the saddle correctly on your horse’s back.
2. Test wither clearance.
3. Check the relationship of the pommel to the cantle.
4. Check to see if the seat is level.
5. Tree width does not necessarily ensure a proper saddle fit.
6. Check channel or gullet clearance.

Is there a one size fits all saddle?

ONLY 2 SIZES — IT CAN BE DONE… Our extensive research, product design principles, easily adjustable saddle system (saddle, pad & shims), and the education and support we provide, empowers horse owners to do their own saddle fitting assessment and alteration for each of their horses.

What size saddle do I need road bike?

A narrow sit bone width would be 100 mm or less, medium 100 to 130 mm, and wide over 130 mm. Saddle width is measured from edge to edge across the top of the saddle. Specialized, for example, recommend a 130 mm saddle width for narrow sit bones, 143 mm for medium, and 155 mm for wide sit bones.

How do I know if my saddle has full quarter horse bars?

The pommel is the front of the saddle and has the horn sitting on top of it. A saddle with full quarter horse bars will typically measure 7 inches across the gullet. A saddle with semi-quarter horse bars normally has a gullet measurement of 6 3/4 inches.

What does FQHB mean on a saddle?

Full-QH: Full Quarter Horse or FQHB can be referred to as Wide (usually 7” gullet). The angle is flatter compared to the Semi-QH tree. This is for horses with a broad shoulder. They’re considered mutton withered or a less pronounced wither. (

How do I know if my saddle doesn’t fit?

Physical Signs Swelling along the back, saddle sores, girth galls etc are all tell-tale signs of poor saddle fit. After riding and removing the saddle, uneven sweat patterns under the saddle pad can indicate an issue with saddle fit. These come about when the saddle is making uneven contact with your horse’s back.

What happens if a saddle is too wide?

When a saddle is too wide in the front, it can sink down over the withers. This takes the saddle out of balance by making the pommel lower than the cantle, which in turn carries more pressure over the front of the tree (at the withers/shoulders) than a saddle with a properly sized tree.