I'm getting an enlgish saddle for x-mas, but without the size... I can't get it.... my local store doesn't have a tape measure for horse's. My horse is 15.2 hands and weighs about 1000 pnds... she's a paint, what should I do??
2006-11-09 13:39:48 · 10 answers · asked by sogullablegurly 3 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
I need to know the girth size for her
2006-11-09 13:50:25 · update #1
Umm...why not take a piece of rope or string and wrap that around your horse. Then measure that with whatever ruler/tape measure you have available.
2006-11-09 13:54:01 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You need to know both the girth size and the general size of her back so that you don't get a saddle that is too wide or too narrow for her (this can cause severe problems). I would suggest having a trainer or someone very knowledgeable about horses have a look at her and point you in the right "size" direction. This could save your horse some possible pain and you some money in the long run.
2006-11-09 22:12:55 · answer #2 · answered by missapparition 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The average size is 48 to 50 inches for a quarter horse sized horse. My Arab and pony share a 42 a very large jumper or thoroughbred might need a 52 or 54. I'd recommend the 48 try it out you can always exchange it btu it should work well. you can raise and lower it on both sides to get a wide range of fit from one girth. I personally like mine to buckle high I can lower it if they gain weight or I ride a bigger horse. Good luck
2006-11-10 12:36:20 · answer #3 · answered by emily 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
??? Tape measures are at every hardware store, are not expensive...what are you looking for here? Any measurement needed by the saddle company can be translated from inches...so measure girth, length, sway, etc. and send them the measurements.
2006-11-09 21:42:59 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Do you have a piece of string or rope? Use the string/rope as you would a tape measure. Then, if you have to, go yo a hardware store and barrow their tape measure and measure the length of the string/rope!
2006-11-09 22:05:04 · answer #5 · answered by Rhino-Jo 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
usually the size of the saddle applies to the rider...
if your horse is thin or fat that will make a difference to the spread of the saddle..
perhaps you are worred about the girth?
2006-11-09 21:49:24 · answer #6 · answered by CF_ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
e mail the saddle company or get on their web site and see what it says also look at return policy.she probably needs quarter horse bar's also
2006-11-09 21:44:17 · answer #7 · answered by justme 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A hand is equal to 4 inches if that helps.
2006-11-09 21:51:41 · answer #8 · answered by Mikki M 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
she would wear a 50 or 48. probably 50. it would depend on how long the gullet (i think thats what it's called) was.
2006-11-09 23:14:20 · answer #9 · answered by iluvmihorse12 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you could just give her to me!!!:):) he he
2006-11-09 22:36:36 · answer #10 · answered by HijabiMuslimah 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋