II ride in a 21 inch english saddle, what size western saddle should I get?

Question

Also what would be a good brand if I want to trail ride, do tricks, and have the saddle as light as possible?

Answer 1

If you're riding a HUNTSEAT or DRESSAGE saddle, then the western saddle size is typically a 19" saddle!  But that's a BIG seated saddle and I don't think I've EVER seen a 19" tree!  Try a 17" first then move upwards.

Answer 2

The rule of thumb is it's 2 inches smaller for a western saddle.  So you'd be looking for a 19 inch saddle.

Answer 3

well it matters how big you are if you catch what i mean. Im not really fat but im not really skinny. I ride in a 14 inch saddle and a 15 inch saddle

Answer 4

18" to 19" western saddle...rule of thumb, drop two inches when going western.  You might like to visit a western store and take your saddle with you and ask them to measure it.  I would also ask them to fit me correctly in both types of saddles.  I would guess that you might just be a little off on the measurements of your English saddle, it would take one heck of a large person to really fit that size of saddle.  For many years, I rode a 14 and/or a 15" seat western and a 17" English (Forward seat) and I was 5'5" and usually weighed from 120 to 130 lbs most of the time.

Answer 5

HAVE NO IDEA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Answer 6

Do you ride saddle seat?  That is standard size for average sized adult women in cutbacks.  Saddle seat riders ride in longer saddles than dressage, hunt, or jump riders.  For our discipline kids ride in 17", 18", and 19" saddles.  Men use 22" saddles.  This is a rough example.  You measure a cutback from the button on the front diagonally back to the center of the cantle.  I am not sure if this is the same way to take the measurement on other types of English saddles.

I would go to a tack shop that sells western tack and sit in a few western saddles to get a proper fit for your body conformation.  I wouldn't go by a "drop two measurements" blindly.  Sit in a few and see what feels right, what the tack people say, then make your choice.

Answer 7

I'd suggest that you recheck the size on your English saddle. I'm not being nasty but I have never even heard of a 21 inch English saddle - 19 is considered big - average is 17.

Answer 8

I've never heard of the drop 2 inches thing but I guess they're right. Go with a 19" saddle. Look on eBay. You can find great deals there. And you can find 19inches and up on eBay...  Plus they have an awesome selection of synthetic saddles. Synthetics can be great all around saddles that don't need all the care that a leather saddle would. They are also alot lighter than a leather saddle.  I would suggest a Wintec or Albetta saddle. They are high quality and you are going to get the best use out of them. ( and a 19" saddle is not that big. Everyone can't be a little tooth pick)

Answer 9

well the rule of thumb is two inches down.. but i think a 19 inch would be a little big and ive never seen one.

go to your local tack shop and try a 17 inch out. they usually have wood horse thing you can put the saddle on and sit in so just try that

trail riding saddle~ get synthetic saddle.. its easy to clean, can get wet, and is very comfortable and light weight