How Do You Choose Size For English Saddles?
Picking a properly sized English saddle is vital to having a comfortable ride, whether you are going to be riding in competitions and going over jumps, or just going for a pleasant ride around the park. It is important to keep in mind when sizing an English saddle that English saddles run small. Your Western saddle size is not the same as your English saddle size. But there is a simple method for determining your English saddle size. Sit with your feet flat on the ground, so that your calf and your thigh are at a right angle. Use the measuring tape to measure along the side of your leg, from the back of your rump to the front of your knee. This will dictate which size saddle you try first. If your leg measures less than 16.5″, use a 15″ saddle. If your leg is from 16.5″ to 18.5″, use a 16″ saddle. If your leg is from 18.5″ to 20″, use a 16.5″ saddle. If your leg is from 20″ to 21.5″, use a 17″ saddle. If your leg is from 21.5″ to 23″, use a 17.5″ saddle. If your leg measures more than
