How Do You Buy A Miniature Horse Saddle?
Buying a new or used saddle isn’t as easy as walking into the tack shop and choosing the prettiest saddle. Miniature horses can’t be ridden by anyone but very small children. Most miniature saddles are made for decoration or toddler use only. It is important to buy a miniature horse saddle that suits your needs. Step 1 Measure the miniature horse from the ground near his front hoof and up to the withers (bony ‘hill’ area at the front of the back and base of mane) to figure out the horse’s height. Measure the back from the withers to the point just before the tallest part of his rump to figure out the maximum length of the saddle. Step 2 Visit local tack shops to look for miniature saddles. Most tack shops do not carry miniature saddles in stock but can order them. Ask a shop if they can order a saddle without you having to purchase it. You can try the saddle on the miniature horse to make sure it’s a good fit without wasting money. Step 3 Use the measurements of the horse to order the
