It does not tell under the flap.
2006-09-09 16:51:43 · 3 answers · asked by daphine 3 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
I mean the TREE not the seat!
2006-09-10 07:58:04 · update #1
I mean the TREE not the seat!
2006-09-10 08:00:54 · update #2
English Saddles are measured by SEAT and GULLET
When measuring for the seat of an English Saddle, take a measurement from the side screw on the pommel to the center edge of the cantle.
Measure the gullet in front between the two pomel screws
2006-09-10 07:38:37 · answer #1 · answered by â? Phoebe 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Basically, the easiest way to get a good estimate on the width of an English Saddle is to clench your fist, then put your knuckles up to the front of the saddle (when OFF the horse) - where the shoulders would meet the pommel/head area of the saddle at the withers. On the saddle the padding at the panel will end and there should be a gap when the saddle is on the horse between this padding and the inside of the top of the pommel/head. Your knuckles should measure about 4" across. When saddle is OFF the horse, you can measure the width by the following:
Where padding ends, if there is about 1'2 - 3/4 " of air either side of knuckles, you have a medium tree, 0 - 1/2" you have a narrow tree, and more than 1" you have a wide, or extra wide tree.
Hope this helps - without pics, it's tough to explain... In any case, when saddle and you are on the horse, there should be at least 2-3 finger gap between pommel/head and withers. And a clear channel all down the gullet, so as not to impede or pinch the spine/shoulders. this is about as simple as I can put it... If you need more help, let me know - ejrjwr@sbcglobal.net am an English Master Saddlemaker, trained in the UK, but living in Texas/Calif for the past 11 years.
2006-09-10 00:09:45 · answer #2 · answered by EJ 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Measure the vertical cener point when looking at the front of the saddle from the inside, left side to right side.
Different brands have a list what this should measure and what type of tree it is. Typically, 6.5 to 7 inches is standard quarter horse bars.
If you want to measure the seet. Measure from the center of the u-shape pomel straight back to the edge of the seet. The number is the size of seet.
2006-09-10 00:00:34 · answer #3 · answered by andicohoon707 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋