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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.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoThe 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.
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∙ 11y agoHi there, I would go for a 16 inch saddle I am the same as you apart from I am 5ft7
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∙ 12y agoIt depends on how wide their withers are.
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What size saddle is a 13.3 hand horse need?
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.
What size saddle tree would a thoroughbred use?
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.
Does a draft horse require a bigger saddle than a regular sized horse?
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.
What is a saddle safety runner?
A saddle safety runner is when a horse rider gets on the saddle. When the horse runs it holds you on the horse.
A seat for a rider on his horse is?
It is called a saddle, and is buckled on under the horse's midriff.
A seat for a horse rider on a horse?
a saddlethe suitable word is "saddle"saddle
What is the Possessive form of saddle?
saddle's horse
What piece of tack does a horse wear under the saddle?
the thing a horse wears under the saddle is called a saddle pad ! (:
What is a saddle sore?
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.
What is meaning of saddle?
a saddle is something you put on a horse.
What is the singular possessive form of saddle?
saddle's horse
Why do you use a saddle blanket underneath the saddle?
so the saddle is confyer for your horse
