How to Measure a Bob Marshall Sports Saddle

Some riders feel that the traditional saddle design, in which a fiberglass or wooden tree is used to distribute weight, is flawed. Those riders often turn to treeless saddles as an alternative that is both more comfortable and easier on the horse's back. As with any saddle, proper fit is essential and riders need to measure their treeless saddles carefully. When shopping for a Bob Marshall sports saddle you need to use the proper measurement techniques, which are quite different than those used for a traditional treed saddle.

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  • Some riders feel that the traditional saddle design, in which a fiberglass or wooden tree is used to distribute weight, is flawed. Those riders often turn to treeless saddles as an alternative they feel is both more comfortable and easier on the horse's back. As with any saddle, proper fit is essential, and riders need to measure their treeless saddles carefully. When shopping for a Bob Marshall sports saddle you need to use the proper measurement techniques, which are quite different than for a traditional treed saddle.
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Instructions

    • 1

      Place the Bob Marshall sports saddle on a sturdy saddle stand. It is always easier to take proper measurements when the saddle is sitting on a firm surface.

    • 2

      Locate the area where the cantle and the pommel are closest together. This is the area where your thigh would rest if you were mounted.

    • 3

      Measure that distance carefully, then add six inches to get the seat size. For instance, if the measurement between pommel and cantle in the thigh area is 10 inches, the Bob Marshall sports saddle has a 16-inch seat.