Does the Saddle Fit?
Does the Saddle Fit?Answer: After you decide the type of saddle you want, proper fit is important. This is only a very basic guide to fit, as whole books are written on this subject. You’ll be fitting the saddle to you and your horse. You’ll be more comfortable and safe in a well fitted saddle. Proper fit for the horse is often overlooked but essential. Horses with poorly fitted saddles are prone to back pain. A horse may express that pain through what appears to be bad behavior or poor performance. To fit the rider, measure an English saddle from the nailhead just below the pommel and the middle of the cantle. Western saddles are measured from the back of the pommel (swell) to the stitching on the cantle. After trying out a few saddles you’ll have an idea what seat size fits you. Use this only as a general rule since some saddles fit differently than others. For example: if you are very tall, you may find a slightly larger seat more comfortable even though someone with the same build,
