Horse Saddle Fitting Guide by Jason Tasker

Saddle Fitting Guide - Saddle Selection Help

We're here to help you choose the horse saddle that's just right for you!  Refer to our saddle fitting guide below to determine the size specifications you'll need on your saddle.  If you need additional help, feel free to contact us at anytime!

Western Saddle Seat Size Chart
Rider WeightRider Height
 5ft. - 5ft. 6in.5ft. 7in. - 5ft. 10in.More Than 5ft. 10in.
100 - 125 pounds15"15"16"
126 - 145 pounds16"16"16"
146 - 165 pounds16"16"16"
166 - 185 pounds16"16"16"
186 - 225 pounds17"17"17"
226 - 250 pounds17"17"17"
Over 250 pounds18"18"18"

*At the risk of offending some riders, if you have a bigger butt than the average joe, you will need to take that into consideration when choosing a saddle.  Just add 1 inch to your suggested seat size.  Shorter riders may want to consider getting a saddle with shorter fenders.

This article was published on Saturday 12 July, 2008.
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