Saddle question....?

Question

i am going to buy a new saddle but i need to know how many inches the seat needs to be. i am 5'6" and i weigh 116 lbs. what size seat do i need to have??

Answer 1

HI,

I would say a 15 inch in western and a 16 or 17 in english. I like a saddle a little bigger than a little smaller.

Answer 2

It depends on your build. Go and try sitting in different sizes and see what is comfortable.

Answer 3

it depends on you go try out saddles and if your looking at a western you should be able to fight one fist between your horn and your body. place your fist on the seat and put it against your pommel and it should touch your crotch area. it should be a little tight but not a ton. i personnaly ride in a 15 you might need a 14 im guessing but you would have to try them out to know for sure

Answer 4

I'd assume a 16.5" would be a safe bet. I am 5'6" and weigh 120. My saddle is a 16.5" and fits me great. But I also don't have much of a butt. So, if you're able to sit in some of your friends saddles, or saddles that are in your barn, do so to see what fits you best.