What Size Saddle Do I Need For A 16 Hand Horse?

English Saddle Size Chart

How do you know what size horse saddle you need?

Sit in the Western saddle. There should be about four inches between your body and the swell of the saddle. Anything less than that may mean a too-small saddle, and a bigger gap means the saddle may be on the large size. Larger may be more comfortable for you.

How do I know what inch saddle I need?

The following will give you a very general idea of saddle sizes:

1. Youth: 12 to 13 inches.
2. Small adult: 14 inches.
3. Average adult: 15 inches.
4. Large adult: 16 inches.
5. Extra-large adult: 17 inches.

What does the 17.5 inch saddle mean?

A leg/seat measurement of 21.5-23 inches equals a 17.5-inch saddle. •A leg/seat measurement larger than 23 inches will fit an 18-inch or 19-inch saddle.

What size horse should I ride for my height?

Your inseam should be 60% or less of the horse’s height in inches. That means, if you have a 36″ inseam, your horse should be at least 15 hands tall.

How do I know if my saddle fits my horse properly?

Your saddle fits just right if it sits level on your horse’s back and the bars of the tree do not pinch. The front of your saddle should be positioned behind your horse’s shoulder blade, allowing him freedom of movement. Your saddle is too narrow if the front of the saddle sits high.

How do I know if my saddle is too big?

5 Important Signs That Your Saddle Doesn’t Fit You

1. You Come Off the Flaps or Cantle.
2. You Slide Forward or Backward.
3. You Have Trouble with Your Balance.
4. You Continuously Tilt Forward or Backward.
5. Your Back Is Sore After Each Ride.

What size horse does a 17.5 saddle fit?

A good rule of thumb is that an English saddle seat size will run around two inches larger than a Western saddle. So, if you ride a 15.5” Western saddle, you will likely need a 17.5” English saddle.

Is 17.5 hands a big horse?

Light riding horses are typically 14–16 hands (1.42–1.63m), larger riding horses are 15.2–17 hands (1.57–1.73m), and heavy or draft horses are usually 16–18 hands (1.63–1.83m). Growth can also be influenced by genetics and nutrition.

Does wider saddle better?

Saddle shape
Wider saddles tend to be more comfortable so are good for long rides or leisurely riders where extra weight from more materials isn’t an issue. Thinner saddles tend to be better for short efforts – such as racing – where comfort isn’t dispensed with entirely but is compromised in favour of other factors.

How much does a 16 hand horse weigh?

between 1036 and 1653 pounds
A 16-hand horse can weigh anywhere between 1036 and 1653 pounds, depending on its breed and height. A sixteen-hand Thoroughbred weighs much less than a sixteen-hand Suffolk Punch. But on average, at 16 hands, you can expect a horse to weigh between 1036-1543 pounds, whereas, at 16.2 hands, it is 1080-1653 pounds.

What weight can a 15.2 horse carry?

The maximum weight a horse can carry is 400 pounds based on the 20% rule. Most horses can safely carry 20% of their body weight.

Is 18 stone too heavy to ride a horse?

A well balanced rider of 18 stone still weighs 18 stone, which is way too heavy to even consider getting on a horse. It is a privilege to ride a horse, not a right and we have a duty of care to them. I wouldn’t let anyone anywhere near a horse of any size if they were over 14 stone.

What happens if a saddle is too small?

If a heavier rider sits in a saddle which is too small, the rider has no chance for a pliable seat and therefore doubles her natural weight. She is not able to swing through her back nor harmonize with the swinging of the horse`s back.

What happens if a saddle is too long for a horse?

If a saddle is too long for a particular horse, the rear of the panels will extend past the horse’s saddle support area. This is extremely uncomfortable for the horse, as it puts pressure on his lumbar region.

What happens if the saddle is too far back horse?

A saddle positioned too far back tends to sit on the “floating ribs”. This is the “bucking reflex point” – pressure on these unsupported ribs causes considerable discomfort, which can lead to bucking as the horse tries to alleviate the pressure.

How do I size my saddle?

It’s easy to measure a western saddle’s seat size. Use a retractable tape measure. Start the tape measure behind the swell and stretch it across the seat to the front of the cantle. That measurement is the seat size.

How long can you leave a saddle on a horse?

There’s not really a definite answer, but in general I would say, don’t leave the saddle on longer than needed to get the job done. Left on too long the saddle and girth can cause rub marks and sores. Even in cool weather the horse is going to sweat under the saddle and girth just for lack of air movement.

How tall is a 16.1 hand horse in feet?

Here is the height conversion chart for hands, feet, inches, and centimeters:

How many inches is a 16.1 hand horse?

64 inches
On average, they stand at least 16 hands or 64 inches (1.63 m). Finally, Draft horses are the highest ones and range from 17 to 19 hands or 68 inches (1.73 m) to 76 inches (1.93 m).

How heavy is a 16.3 hand horse?

1,300lbs
A Thoroughbred horse that’s primarily used for racing would be expected to weigh in at around 500kg (1,100lbs) on average, ranging from about 400kg (900lbs) for a 15hh horse to roughly 600kg (1,300lbs) for a 16.3hh horse.