English saddles have many more combinations of variables, some based on the same parameters as the western saddle but with different nomenclature.

English vs western saddle size chart. The weight distribution of the. In english riding, the rider directly contacts the horse through. 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.

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Trail saddle with 5” cantle will feel smaller in the seat than one with a 3.5” cantle. We have two saddle fit videos available on our. English saddles don’t convert exactly.

There is no question that the available surface area for pressure distribution is much larger over the bars of a western saddle compared to the panels of an english saddle. The seat construction and narrower stirrup leathers make the rider more conscious of their. I am looking into buying an english saddle.

The standard way of saddle measurements, although helpful, does not take body types into consideration. A stock saddle will feel and fit differently to an english style saddle, and therefore the seat sizes cannot be accurately compared, however. You have to measure the withers.

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). This may sound dumb, but do saddle sizes run the same in both diciplines? Please feel free to call to.