What is the best saddle for a thoroughbred?

What is the best saddle for a thoroughbred?

Albion saddles for Thoroughbred horses. Albion offer a great selection of saddles which work really well for high wither Thoroughbred’s. With Albion you can request their Thoroughbred tree and deeper rear gussets. Common models such as the K2 GP and K2 Jump can work really well.

What size saddle do I need for a 14.2 hh pony?

if you have a long leg then a 18inch but your 14.2hh may be too short in the back and may need a 17inch, might get away with a 17.5 inch.

What does a 16 inch saddle mean?

Take your seat measurement A leg/seat measurement of 16.5-inches or less equals a 15-inch saddle. • A leg/seat measurement of 16.5-18.5 inches equals a 16-inch saddle.

How do I know what size saddle my horse needs?

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. Western riders with longer legs should choose a larger-size saddle.

What size saddle do I need for a 15 hand horse?

For instance, if you ride in a 15″ western saddle, you will probably need a 17″ English saddle. General seat sizes range from 14″ up to 19″ with 17″ and 17.5″ being the most common and most popular sizes.

How do I choose a saddle?

5 tips for finding the perfect saddle

1. Find the saddle with the right shape. No two people are the same.
2. Take account of your flexibility and your position on the bike. Test your flexibility.
3. Measure the width of your sit bones. Saddles come in different widths.
4. Set the saddle to the right height.
5. Saddle position.

Where should a saddle sit on a horse?

Saddle positioning The saddle needs to be in the right position on the horse’s back in order to judge its fit, and to allow the horse correct movement. The saddle needs to sit 2-3 fingers behind the shoulderblade and its muscles (see picture below).

How tight should a saddle be?

The front cinch should be about as tight as your belt; if it’s comfortable for you, then it should be comfortable for the horse. Do not over tighten the cinch to compensate for a saddle that rolls. Check that the saddle is the correct fit for the horse.

Can a saddle hurt a horse?

Ill-fitting saddles or bridles not only hurt your horse, they can cause permanent damage to his back, head and mouth. Ill-fitting saddles or bridles not only hurt your horse, they can cause permanent damage to his back, head and mouth.

What happens if a saddle is too wide?

When a saddle is too wide in the front, it can sink down over the withers. This takes the saddle out of balance by making the pommel lower than the cantle, which in turn carries more pressure over the front of the tree (at the withers/shoulders) than a saddle with a properly sized tree.

How wide should a saddle gullet be?

The ideal width for a saddle gullet is between 2.5″ and 4″ depending on your horse.

Is my saddle too big for my horse?

While you don’t generally see many people riding in saddles that are too large, it’s common to see riders in saddles that are too small. As a rule of thumb, you should be able to fit at least a four-finger width between the end of your seat and the cantle. Any less than that and the saddle is too small.