On a good saddle, they will add multiple layers of leather, sometimes including a tin layer, and then.

English vs western saddle seat size. A guide to stock saddle v english saddle seat sizes. These different uses are reflected in the design of the saddle. English saddles, excluding cutback styles, typically measure 2.

That means if your saddle size is 16 the seat will be 13. The saddle should not “pitch” the rider in either direction and allow a balanced seat position. On the other hand, the seat on a western saddle is built on top of the tree by the saddle maker.

The english saddle is much smaller, with much less surface area on. English saddle seat sizes are recorded every 0.5 so round. Au (aud $) for horses.

A 15″+ saddle is got for big adults. The difference is about two inches, although i ride in a 15 western saddle and an 18 english saddle (the english saddle has a really deep seat, so it measures a bit longer). The space between you and the fork should be at least 4 inches.

This seat size is simply measurement of the distance from the base of the horn to the top middle of the cantle. A stock saddle will feel and fit differently to an english style saddle, and therefore the seat sizes cannot be accurately compared, however the below is a rough guideline. A stock saddle will feel and fit differently to an english style saddle, and therefore the seat sizes cannot be accurately compared, however.

You should have approximately a hand’s width of room both in front and in the back of your seat for the english. The general rule of thumb is to subtract 2 inches for the western seat size you will need. English saddles don’t convert exactly.