Take a measuring tape and sit down on a chair.

How to measure saddle. To measure the seat size of an english saddle you can measure from either nailhead on the sides of the pommel to the middle of the cantle or the end of the saddle. Start measuring from the top of the metal down to the edge of the flap. A western saddle has bars that rest on the horse’s body about two inches below and on either side of the spine.

Take a measuring tape and put it in the middle of the pommel button diagonally across to the middle of the cantle. Grab some playdough, enough to make an imprint. Measure the length and width.

In order to measure the width of the saddle flap, measure horizontally over the widest. First, sit in the middle of the pocket with your stirrups adjusted correctly. Measuring the saddle size for a western saddle starts from the back of the swell at the top of the gullet and is measured back to the stitching on the cantle binder.

The distance between each side of the hanger will be your horse’s gullet width. Grab a measuring tape, and measure from the center of the button on the pommel at. To do this, first ensure that the saddle is level, as this will make things so much easier.

Put it between plastic foil and press it to make it about 2″ thick. Here at the saddle bank we regularly get asked to confirm a saddle’s seat size. You want to look at how much space you have.

Here’s how to measure a western saddle seat to make sure it fits you. You should see four felt knots embedded in the. Pull the tape snugly and diagonally towards the logo button on the side of the pommel.