How do i fit a western saddle on my horse so i know its the right size for her?

Question

How do i fit a western saddle on my horse so i know its the right size for her?

Answer 1

Do you have a saddle maker in the area?

Does the saddle pinch on the withers?  Can you get several fingers in there when you sit on the saddle?

When the horse is hot and you take the saddle off are there dry patches in the middle of the sweat?

Is your horse done growing?

When the saddle sits on the horse, without a pad, are there spaces under the tree?

Answer 2

repost this is  the PETS section under HORSE  

I think you should go get him/her  fitted