Tips for knowing how to measure saddle seat correctly

If you're trying to figure out how to measure saddle seat sizes, you've probably realized that a half-inch difference can feel like a mile once you're actually in the stirrups. There's nothing worse than dropping a significant amount of money on a beautiful leather saddle only to find out you're either swimming in it or feeling like a stuffed sausage. It happens more often than you'd think, mostly because different brands have their own "vibe" when it comes to sizing, and English versus Western measurements are completely different animals. ...

February 12, 2026 · 7 min · Barcenas Lietti