- 1). Place a ruler or other straight object perpendicular to the seat against the base of the pommel of a Western saddle. The pommel is the handle at the front of the saddle. This gives you a point to start your measurement.
- 2). Stretch a tape measure from the straight object to the front of the cantle (the part of the saddle that slopes up in the back). This measurement is the seat size of the saddle. Most tack shops have these sizes printed on the saddle. Western saddles are often available in sizes ranging from 14 to 19 inches, though some tack shops can order or make specialty saddles in smaller or larger sizes.
- 3). Place the end of a tape measure against the front of the cantle on an English saddle and measure from this point to the center of the nail head in the pommel, keeping the tape measure at an angle. This measurement gives you the seat size.
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