Quick Question on Saddle Size

[Gemsluvshorsesx]

quick question (might seem silly) - but would a size 14/16 person be able to ride comfortably in a size 16 1/2" saddle (english GP)? (in general and as a rough guide). thanks!

[luvmelol]

I would think so!

[montys helper]

yeah for sure lol unless they got one huge butt lol sorry couldnt help it me bad but only joking. yes it should be ok

[curlycal]

yeah for sure lol unless they got one huge butt lol sorry couldnt help it me bad but only joking. yes it should be ok


I'm size 10/12 in jeans, haven't got a big butt, but find a 16 1/2 too small, I ride in a 17 in, so it may be too small for a size 14/16. you should be able to fit a hand between your butt and the back of the saddle.

[chaospony]

Saddle sizes actually go off thigh length, not weight.

[montys helper]

I'm size 10/12 in jeans, haven't got a big butt, but find a 16 1/2 too small, I ride in a 17 in, so it may be too small for a size 14/16. you should be able to fit a hand between your butt and the back of the saddle.

gosh really im sholced, i tried out a 14 in but it was treeless and it was small on the leg for the knee rolls but my butt was ok and im a 14 to a 16

[Vicki&Milo]

Saddle sizes actually go off thigh length, not weight.

That can depend a little on the cut of the saddle too, I have a lovely SCS which I think is a 16 1/2", my bum fits fine (I'm a size 10) but my knees poke out the front of the knee rolls, I also have a cheap nasty saddle I bought for when Milo got fat, which actually fits lovely (although I havent' measured I'm sure it must be a 16 1/2" too) and my knees are fine on that, so it may be worth trying a few.

Generally I would say it depends where you carry your weight, I'm not sure my saddle would be big enough if I gained much on my bum, but also worth remembering extra weight over a small area is harder on the horses back. Not saying a size 14/16 is too big for a saddle that size necessarily, just something else to take into account

[rtk]

Dont forget the length of the saddle on the horses back either. Short horses might not be able to take a longer saddle.

Generally though a 16.6 should be OK for that size of person unless they are very tall.

[Skippys Mum]

Although remember that even if they fit in it, if their weight is on the back of the saddle then they will be causing pressure points. A horse will cope better with a marginally bigger saddle with proper weight distribution than a smaller saddle with all the weight to the back.

Saddle sizes mainly go by length of leg from hip to knee but bum sizes will come in to it to a point. You need a hands width between the bum and the cantle.

[colettybetty]

I flucuate between a size 10 -12 and am 5'7'' so need a 17 1/2'' inch saddle to accomodate the length of my legs.

[JustJas]

I would say that a 17" would be more comfy. That is my size and I use that size saddle.

[mikh]

I would say that a 17" would be more comfy. That is my size and I use that size saddle.

I would agree I'm a 12 and ride in 17" but find that in some saddles that a 17.5" would be better

[Drifted]

I'm 5.5in and a size 12 on a good day, I have a size 1 barefoot treeless which is supposed to be the same as a 17", also have a thorowgood 17.5" which is fine as well. My old horse was in a 17" and that fitted us both, no probs.
I would say, that as long a 17" was OK length wise for your horse, you would propably find it more comfortable for yourself.

[chaospony]

Here got this, my photobucket wouldn't open yesterday:confused:....

This just gives a general size guide....

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d176/chaospony1/Saddle-.png