Although you probably know the size of your saddle, how do you measure it? These are some guidelines to help you measure the size of your saddle's seat. The width of the sit bone is the distance between the tops of your buttocks (where your knees meet) and the bottom of your thighs. Your riding style and build will impact the size of your saddle. To find out how large your saddle seat is, try it on with a slightly larger saddle than your usual size. Then measure the width of your sit bone.

To measure your horse's saddle size, you should scan its conformation. If your horse has a narrow wither, you may need to add additional padding behind the saddle bars. You should also place a shoulder bridge pad behind the saddle bars. For average-sized horses, a medium-sized tree is sufficient. A wide-tree saddle is best for a narrow-withered horse. It should be between the cantle of the horse and his withers at least two fingers wide.

You can measure the width of your English saddle by placing your hand between the pommel & the saddle skirt. You will measure the distance between the nailhead and the center of the saddle's cantle. This measurement should be taken in half-inch increments. A wider saddle means an Extra Wide/XW one, so you may need adjust your first width. Once you have found the right measurement for your English saddle, it will be much easier to purchase a suitable saddle.

Consider your horse's size when choosing a saddle. A shallow saddle will work well for a small, tall rider. A deep saddle will work well for a tall, heavy adult. Although they are not precise, saddle size charts can help you double-check the . They will not tell how big or small your sit bone size is, so make sure to get measurements from at least two people.

You can use a wire measuring tool to accurately gauge the saddle size of a horse. The measuring tool is 16 inches long and made of stiff wire. It can mold to your horse's needs and will not lose its shape if it is removed. The best wire is either soldered or coated. Its eight-inch-long point can help you accurately measure a horse's wither size. The wire should contact the horse's skin and be flat and parallel to the saddle's back.

When measuring your saddle make sure you include the cantle size and the seat size. The finished size of your saddle seat will be smaller than the size of your tree seat. It all depends on the type and manufacturer of the saddle. A slick saddle will be three to five inches shorter than a fully-padded saddle. If your seat size is greater than a full-padded saddle, you may want a saddle with a longer foot.

You can also measure your gullet. This is a crucial component of an English saddle. The gullet is a part below the fork that rests upon the horse's withers. The size of the saddle is determined by its width and angle. The proper height of the gullet is between two and four fingers above your saddle fork. You can also measure the horse's gullet height by placing a flexible wire above the horse's withers. This wire should bend into an arch shape.