*NOTE FOR CHILDREN OR YOUTH SIZES SMALLER THAN 14" When measuring for a child's Western saddle, have them sit down in a chair. Once seated, use a measuring tape to measure the length of their upper leg from the knee to their rear. The saddle should be about 10% longer than the child's upper leg. For example: If the child's leg measures 9 inches, then the child's Western saddle should be 10 inches.

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Please try our new seat sizing tool to find your size

There is a lot of room for personal preference with seat sizing, but as a general rule it is better to error on the side of ordering a seat size that is too large rather than erring on the side of a seat that will be too small.

Things to Consider

• Tucker adds 1/2inch to their seat sizes (due to thick seat padding)
  16.5” Tucker = 16” normally
  
  
• Barrel riders usually take 1” less on the seat size
  16” Trail Rider = 15” Barrel Rider
  
  
• Ranch (slick seats) usually ride smaller (1/2inch seat size) so they don’t slide around
  16” is for most men, 15” for most women
  
  
• Trail Saddles with High Cantles (5”) make the seat sizes feel smaller
  Trail Saddle with 5” cantle will feel smaller in the seat than one with a 3.5” cantle
  
  
• English Saddles don’t convert exactly but often are 2” bigger
  18” English = 16” Western
  
  
• Riders with inseams under 30” or 5’ tall and under often need custom cut fenders
  Tall riders with long legs but lighter weight may need custom cut fenders as well
  
  

Checking the Fit

• General Guideline is about 3 fingers between your thigh and the swell.