This depends on two things - the width of the horse's withers and the femur length of the rider.
The horse's withers determine the width of the saddle's tree. It is essential this fits well, as a bad fit may lead to sore, dry spots, and skin rashes, bucking, lameness, Back pain and many other problems.
The length of the femur (thigh bone) of the rider also determines the LENGTH of the tree of the saddle (pommel - cantle length). If this is too short, a rider will be positioned too far back - too long and there will be too much seat for the rider to fill.
Saddle lengths between English and Western saddles can differ by 2 inches.
It is best to have a saddle fitter our to determine the size of saddle you will need, that or visit a saddle shop.
The saddle's fit relies on much more than height. This link gives you a step-by-step way to measure what size saddle you need.
Hi there, I would go for a 16 inch saddle I am the same as you apart from I am 5ft7
It depends on how wide their withers are.
The height of the horse will not determine the size saddle he needs. His back, withers and heartgirth measurements are all-important when fitting him for a saddle. It is best to get help if you are not familiar with the criteria involved.
There is no one size for a thoroughbred, you need to find the custom fit for your horse. To find out how to measure your horse for the saddle tree, see the related link.
It depends on the size of the horse's withers (or shoulders.) To ensure that the saddle does not pinch the withers, one should have the withers measured, then select a saddle which will not pinch the withers and is both comfortable for horse and rider.
A saddle safety runner is when a horse rider gets on the saddle. When the horse runs it holds you on the horse.
It is called a saddle, and is buckled on under the horse's midriff.
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the thing a horse wears under the saddle is called a saddle pad ! (:
Saddle pain is the effect of pain after attempting to ride or mount a horse either because the horse is or isn't equipped with a saddle.
a saddle is something you put on a horse.
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so the saddle is confyer for your horse