How To Measure A Saddle Seat?

How To Measure A Saddle Seat
Here’s a common way to measure an English size saddle:

  1. Take a measuring tape and sit down on a chair. Check if your knees are bent at a 90-degree angle. Your feet are flat on the floor. The lower back is close to the back of the chair.
  2. Using the measuring tape, measure from the back of your buttocks to the back of your knee.

How do you measure the seat size of an English saddle?

Measure the seat of an English saddle. When you’ve gotten your measurement, you can compare that to the seat size of a saddle to determine if it is in your size range. To measure the seat of an English saddle, measure from one of the ‘nails’ to the left or right of the pommel,

How to measure for a western saddle?

When measuring a Western saddle, you are going to measure from the back of the horn to the top of the cantle. Most Western saddles are going to range in length between 12 and 18-inches. You can also choose different widths of seats, depending on the shape of your backside.

What size saddle should I get for my height?

For example, if you measured 19 in (48 cm), the saddle manufacturer might suggest a 17 in (43 cm) seat. Your personal measurements are important for picking out a saddle size because your thighs and legs need to be in the proper position so you can ride correctly while making sure you’re not slipping around in your seat.

What determines the size of a horse’s seat?

Keep in mind that another thing that dictates the seat size is the angle of the cantle. For instance, let’s say you have a 17-inch saddle. If the cantle was more upright, it might measure only 16 or 16.5 inches – even though nothing else has changed.