How to Size Children's Horse Saddles

Children's saddles are the same as adult saddles, though they are physically smaller. Both English and Western saddles come in children's sizes. Saddle sizes are measured by the physical size of the seat. Children's English saddle sizes range from 12 inches to 16 inches and come in half sizes in some brands. Children's Western saddle sizes range from 10 inches to 14 inches. To determine the size of a saddle, you have to measure the seat correctly. The points of measurement are different for English and Western saddles.

Things You'll Need

  • Measuring tape
  • Saddle rack
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Instructions

    • 1

      Place the saddle on a saddle rack. The saddle should be in a level and well-lit area to allow you to easily read the measuring tape.

    • 2

      Place the measuring tape at the front of the saddle. For an English saddle, place one end of the measuring tape on the screw on the left side of the pommel. For a Western saddle, place the measuring tape directly below the horn on the pommel.

    • 3

      Stretch the measuring tape back to the middle of the cantle; the cantle is the back of the saddle's seat. The measurement that your tape shows is the seat size of the saddle.