What are the sizes of saddles?

What are the sizes of saddles?

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

• Youth: 12 to 13 inches.
• Small adult: 14 inches.
• Average adult: 15 inches.
• Large adult: 16 inches.
• Extra-large adult: 17 inches.

How to measure size of saddle for horse?

All you need is a tape measure and the saddle in front of you. You would start by placing the tape measure (at mark 0) in the centre of the saddle badge/head nail and measure to the centre of the cantle. This measurement in inches is the saddle seat size which is measured in whole and ½ units e.g. 17”, 17.5” etc.

What are pro panels on a saddle?

Gusseted panel: The panel has a wedge-shaped piece sewn in under the rear half of the saddle, from the rear of the flap back. Fitting option common on many saddles; it broadens and flattens the weight bearing area in the rear panel area. It is a good option for uphill horses.

Where are Albion Saddles made?

Walsall
The Albion Adjusta-Tree™ Story Did you know that all Albion Trees are made in our British factory in Walsall, West Midlands? Albion has responded to the needs of the sport horse, creating trees that allow freedom of shoulder movement and panel stability within each and every saddle.

What size is a wide tree saddle?

A saddle that has full quarter horse bars, also known as a wide tree, generally has a measurement of 90 degrees, plus or minus 3. A very wide tree will have an angle of 94 degrees plus or minus 3. Very wide trees are often used on large horses such as drafts.

Where is the sweat flap on a saddle?

Sweat flap: The large piece of leather on the underside of the saddle that goes between the billets and the horse. It helps to protect the rest of the saddle from the sweat of the horse, and the horse’s skin from being pinched by the girth straps and buckles.

Are Albion saddles comfortable?

ALBION K2 GP SADDLE The K2 GP has been designed for riders looking for an extremely comfortable, high quality, all-round saddle, suitable for all major disciplines. The saddle’s always been very comfortable to ride in. The leather is easy to care for.

How do you tell if a saddle is narrow medium or wide?

A woman’s hand will generally measure about four inches across. If there’s 1/2″ to 3/4″ of space on either side of your fist, the saddle is approximately a medium tree. If there’s 0″ to 1/2″ then the tree is narrow; and if there’s more than 1″ of space on either side of your fist, the tree is wide or extra wide.