Saddles????

Question

My Friends Horse Died
She Has A Saddle That Is 14hh-16hh
Im Getting A Horse 14-15hh
Shouldn't This Saddle Most Likley Fit My Horse?

I Dunt Fink Ill B Using A Saddler Because Their Is Like
None Around Were I Live

Answer 1

Your spelling is really hard to read, so hopefully I understand.

Just because a horse is a certain height, does not mean a saddle will fit another horse. Saddle fitting is an art in itself and if you want to, email me pictures of your saddle, bareback on your horse, side and front gullet view and rear view, and I can attempt to tell you if it fits.

It will be based on the width of the gullet, how much flare in the shoulders and the rock the saddle has. I have spent 6 yrs saddle fitting a problem mule, its not as easy as it appears.

Answer 2

Hi Hannah,
You buy saddles to fit two things - you, and your horse. The fit for your horse has nothing to do with how tall your horse is. They have to do with the width of your horse. Most people who ride stock breeds such as Paints, Quarter horses, and appys use either "a full quarter horse tree" (really wide) or "a semi-Quarter horse tree" (still wide but slightly narrower) Different horses will require different types of trees. Some tall horses are thin, some tall horses are wide. So you will need to find a way to have someone check to see if this saddle will properly fit your own horse. I think this is very important, so even if you can't find a proper saddle fitter, you still need advice from someone such as a trainer, or a 4-H leader, or such. Right now I have a new horse, and my good, expensive and beautiful show saddle is not fitting her. It's making her shoulder sore, and she's grumpy and not moving well. I'm going to have to sell the saddle and buy a new one. I'd hate for the same thing to happen to you.
The saddle also needs to fit you. Saddles not only come with a certain size tree, but they also have a certain size seat. The average adult rides in a seat anywhere from 15-16 1/2 inches large. I'm a small adult and I fit a 15 1/2 inch seat. Some seats are flat, some are curved, you'll want to make certain you'll be comfortable riding at all the gaits in this saddle, and that your feet will hang in the proper position. I also would never buy a saddle without a suede seat, the suede gives me a grip when I ride. (This advice has been for Western saddles, English are sized somewhat differently. You didn't say what style you will be riding)
Lastly, you want to make certain the tree has not been broken, cracked or twisted by a fall or being dropped. A saddle shop can show you how to check for this, it's mostly done by pressing on the sides of the saddle and listening for creaks and movement.
You can buy books on saddle fitting, they would be better than nothing. If you totally can't find somone to help you, I'd suggest paying the $25 for a saddle fitting book and learning how to check yourself. Good luck and happy saddle shopping.

Answer 3

Saddle fit has nothing to do with the height of the horse. An ill fitting saddle can hurt your horses back and could cause them to buck. Never buy a saddle before trying it out. I've learned this and am now having one made for my horse, so I know it will fit well. You can use a pad that will help a saddle fit better but that might put pressure on only part of his back and cause soreness. It's not always as easy as just thinking it will fit.

Answer 4

i own a saddle and tack store.....and the height of a horse will not determine whether or not a saddle will fit!!! you need to go by the shape of the horses back, wither area & shoulders!!! its is determined by semi-qtr or full -qtr bars....ask your friend what size tree the saddle is. try the saddle on your horse you need to ride or lunge the horse for atleast 20-30 mins. to work up a sweat remove the saddle and pad and look to see if there is an even sweat pattern...you want the withers,shoulders and along the back to be completly wet, no dry spots ( except along the spine its ok to be dry down the spine cuz you never want direct pressure aling the spine!!) but especially around the withers and shoulders you want that even sweat pattern if you see dry spots that is where too much pressure is being applied and is technically pinching the horse in that area!!! if you have any questions feel free to email...good luck!!

Answer 5

Saddles usually aren't sized in hands like a horse is. The hands measurement on a horse is his/her height from the bottom of a front foot to the top of the shoulder or withers. A hand is 4".

Saddles are usually measured in inches. A 15" saddle is 15" from the back of the swells to the front of the cantle. That is in relation to your size, how heavy you are, how long your legs are, and how big your fanny is.

The saddle measurements that matter are the width of the "gullet", the opening underneath the saddle up front, and what kind of bars it has. A semi-quarterhorse tree, for example, is a little narrower than a quarterhorse tree. Also, there is variation between saddle makers. The best thing to to is to put the saddle on the horse, and walk him (on foot) till he works up just a bit of a sweat. Then unsaddle him & see if the saddle leaves any dry spots, or rubs on his back funny anywhere. If it does, don't get it, it will give him a sore back, specially with the weight of a rider.

This is all in relation to western saddles BTW, I dunno about english gear.

Answer 6

Most saddles will fit most horses, although if you have a Quarter Horse, it may not (QH are a little stocky).

Answer 7

well you can order one and well just think of the king of saddle you like

Answer 8

Your question is hard to read... Next time please spell correctly. The only way to know if it fits try it on your horse.