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How do you know what size saddle your horse is2007-11-24 21:15:59

my mare is getitng white marks on her withers so i need a new saddle any suggestions on sizing

Answers:

Fitting a saddle is important, if it doesn't fit correctly, then your horse will be uncomfortable and may be naughty to get away from the discomfort.

Steps

1. Before you buy a saddle, look around and make sure that you aget one that is the right size for you, then ask the saddlery if it would fit your horse. A child on a 15 quarter horse will not be able to fit a childs saddle.

2. If you are able to, its a good idea to take the horse to the saddlery, some outlets have fitters that can fit the saddle and tell you if its too big or too small before you fork out heaps of money.

3. Find a saddle thats suits the riding your doing, a western saddle wont suit jumping and a jumping saddle wouldn't suit dressage.

4. Even though saddles are expensive, don't always go for the cheapest or most expensive. The best saddle is one you feel comfortable in, dont go for leather if you dont want to clean and oil it all the time, and don't go for brown if you have black tack.

Hope it helps...

):-)

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Saddle sizes go by the person, not the horse. You may just need to readjust the saddle you are currently using.

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Saddles come in only a few different tree widths. Your best bet is to try on a few different saddles and see which fit your horse best. Usually tack stores will let you buy a saddle, then if it doesnt fit you can take it back (providing you return the saddle in the exact condition you bought it in).