If you have never had a Western Saddle before deciding what size seat you will need can be a bit confusing. Even if you do ride in a Western saddle it is a good idea to make sure you are riding in the correct size seat for you.

In order to get the right size seat, a person's height, weight and circumference of the upper thgh is taken into consideration.

Generally, it is a good idea to have at least a fingers width between your thigh and the pommel or Swell in front of you without your pantpockets being glued to the cantle or back of the seat.

When sitting in a conmfortable position, you should have a little room behind you as well as in front. Some people may even like two fingers width for extra comfort.

If you ride in a English saddle the size does not transfer into the same size Western saddle. This is because the design and the way you measure a Western saddle seat is different to an English saddle.

The following chart is a breakdown of the thigh measurements and seat sizes. Thigh measurments should be taken while sitting. This is not an exact science but it will serve as a guideline.

16" to 16.5"    thigh measurement = 13" Seat
17" to 17.5"    thigh measurement = 13.5" Seat
18" to 18.5"    thigh measurement = 14" Seat
19" to 20"       thigh measurement = 14.5" Seat
20.5" to 21.5" thigh measurement = 15" Seat
22" to 23.5"    thigh measurement = 15.5" Seat
23.5" to 24"    thigh measurement = 16" Seat
24" to 24.5"    thigh measurement = 16.5" Seat
25" to 26"       thigh measurement = 17" Seat
26.5" to 27"    thigh measurement = 17.5" Seat
27" to 28"       thigh measurement = 18" Seat

My saddle adds also have a handy chart using your hight and weight to gage seat size as well.

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