Bar angle and gullet widths.

How to measure a western saddle gullet. Place your hand into the space between the saddle and your horse’s wither, using your fingers to measure the vertical space. You want to look at how much space you have. The height and width of the gullet are measured in inches.

If you cannot fit at least two fingers between the withers and gullet, the. Remember that your measurement will be less than the. An adjustable gullet is a feature on english saddles that allows the rider to adjust the width of the saddle.

First, sit in the middle of the pocket with your stirrups adjusted correctly. A basic wire hanger a sharpie (or some other permanent marker) a measuring tape. Bar angle and gullet widths.

You have to measure the withers. A good measurement should allow between two and four fingers to slide in the area between the gullet and withers. The gullet is located on the underside of the saddle, and it can be.

The gap should fit no more than two fingers to two. I prefer retractable tapes, but if you’re more of a loose, fabric kind of person, then stick to your. Take your measuring tape in a straight line and measure from your hip bone to the knee.

How to measure a gullet. As a rule of thumb, you want to measure across the font of the saddle level with the conchos as this is a pretty close indication of where the bars of the saddle are. Place the saddle on the horse’s bare back without a pad.