Before you buy a new saddle, determine your leg and seat measurements. If your leg length is less than 16 inches, a 16 inch saddle is recommended. A longer leg length should not exceed 17 inches. A 17-inch saddle is possible for those with a longer leg. A larger seat size should be between 18 and 19 inches. Remember, the saddle pad must be at least one inch larger than its size.

Before purchasing a saddle, determine your horse's size. A standard size saddle will fit an average-sized horse. For larger horses, a saddle may have a wider gullet. Your saddle's gullet size also depends on the breed of your horse. An Arabian horse has a narrower back than a Thoroughbred. For an exact measurement, consult your trainer.

Before you can determine the saddle for your horse, it is important to first determine its conformation. It is important to scan your horse from side to side, as well as from the front. Extra padding behind the saddle bars may help horses with narrower legs. A shoulder bridge pad can be purchased to ensure a perfect fit. A medium-to wide tree is adequate for the average-to-large withered horse. A horse with average or flat miters will need a larger tree.

If you are in between two sizes, consider going up a size. Most saddles come in 17-inch seats. These can make saddles uncomfortable. It is important to consider what type of riding you will be doing. Saddles that are intended for leisure riding will be less comfortable and may be more comfortable. However, saddles that are meant for barrel racing or ranch work might need to be wider and deeper. If you're unsure, try the same measurements as men.

Western saddles can have different sizes of the seat. The Western saddle seat is approximately four inches longer than an average adult saddle. You might need to increase your size if you are too tall. A shorter rider might need a bigger seat or vice-versa. The right size saddle will fit you depending on your height and weight. Before you purchase a saddle, measure your height and weight.

If you are unsure about your thighbone measurements, you can try on a few saddles to find the one that best fits your thigh bone. English saddles are usually one to two inches smaller in size than Western saddles. If in doubt about your size, you can always size up. A good rule of thumb is to measure at the saddle's nail. This nail is located near to the top of your saddle. The saddle's highest point is the seat size.