18 inch saddle on a pony.

[jhoward]

my little mare is a broad sort, about 13.3/14hh the kid riding her is a bit chubby, the saddle i have is 18 inches, forward cut and seems to fit her well, for short times would it be ok for the pony to use it??

child is about 14 stone not tall but very chubby. and the saddle also accomodates her butt well.

 

[happyhacking:)]

I use a 18 1/2 inch on my 13.2 all the time and have never had a problem

if the saddle fits well then why not use it

 

[Loopypony]

My first response is to say no, its far too big but its difficult to say without seeing pony. Get a saddler out to check and don't use it until you have - could do a lot more damage than good with such a large saddle on a small pony.

 

[laura7981]

Its hard to say without seeing it but personally I'd say no.... I have a 15.2 long backed horse and an 18inch saddle would be too long for her. Does the cantle go past her last rib?

 

[JennBags]

When you say broad sort, do you mean the pony's as fat as the child?

 

[tonitot]

Course you can, doesn't matter of the back of the saddle sits on the ponys hips, if he gets permanently damaged and cant be ridden anymore you can get rid and buy a new pony

 

[mulledwhine]

Child should be fine, 18 inches is may be a tad too small, 14 stone is fine lol

 

[Keenjean]

I think that's fine, I have a 14.1 cob and have to use and 18" saddle as I'm 16.5 stone but I use a prolite pad so I know I'm not hurting his back.

 

[Silent Knight]

Get a saddler out to check it. the saddle should never pass the last rib. The kidneys are delicate and the saddle can cause damage. If you need such a large horse saddle, maybe the kid is too heavy / big for the pony.

 

[SusieT]

If riders bottom is large enough to ride in an 18inch saddle then they need a horse.

 

[lachlanandmarcus]

My 14.2 well built Haffie can only take a 16 inch saddle and shes a mare who are often longer than geldings.

Def def would need a qualified saddle fitter to say that an 18 inch could poss fit a pony that size, its the size my heavy hunter of 17 hands takes.

Personally I would say for 90% of ponies that side it would not be comfy for them.

If the rider needs an 18 inch saddle rather than the pony, they might be too big for the pony.....

 

[rhino]

Size of your arse? No way you would ever squash it in to an 18" saddle

And stop pretending it's a child you're as bad as those posters who post about their 'friend's' problems

 

[mulledwhine]

Lol rhino

 

[tonitot]

rhino! The OP asked for advice, what youre doing is stating facts ... Tsk ...

 

[Libby Boo]

Size of your arse? No way you would ever squash it in to an 18" saddle

And stop pretending it's a child you're as bad as those posters who post about their 'friend's' problems

LOL!!!

 

[jhoward]

My first response is to say no, its far too big but its difficult to say without seeing pony. Get a saddler out to check and don't use it until you have - could do a lot more damage than good with such a large saddle on a small pony.

pony will be for sale in the ny so im not to worried, she isnt bucking, napping or playing up, she is ears forward and willing to gallop!

 

[SpruceRI]

It really depends on the length of the ponys' back as if the saddle underside goes beyond the last rib then it's too long.

No one could really say without looking at it.

I had an 18" saddle on a 14.2hh with a breastplate to stop it slipping back. The saddler said saddle was fine as long as it didn't slide back.

 

[jhoward]

Size of your arse? No way you would ever squash it in to an 18" saddle

And stop pretending it's a child you're as bad as those posters who post about their 'friend's' problems

oh ffs theres always one!

when i ride i use a western saddle

 

[rhino]

I had an 18" saddle on a 14.2hh with a breastplate to stop it slipping back. The saddler said saddle was fine as long as it didn't slide back.

Yup. And a crupper to stop it sliding forward

 

[Millyard Rejects]

ive got a vaulting pad for sale? that would be better for your arse ?

 

[Slinkyunicorn]

oh ffs theres always one!

when i ride i use a western saddle

Doesn't your arse get stuck in it?

 

[Keenjean]

No, western saddles are totally different, you can use any length western saddle on any horse and they enable any weight rider to ride any sized horse, haven't you watched any western films to check, I'd recommend that. I tend to just look at photos of other peoples saddles and if mine looks like there's does then there's no need to get a saddler out. Hope this helps

 

[jhoward]

Doesn't your arse get stuck in it?

no i lodge myself on the horn

 

[Spotsrock]

My 14hh cob can't carry any bigger than 17 inch so i'd guess not but it depends how long ur pony is rather than how tall really.

 

[JessPickle]

I can't imagine an 18 inch saddle on a pony myself considering I have one on my big 17hh'er. It would swamp out 15.1hh but he is quite fine. Hard to say without seeing it.

 

[rhino]

no i lodge myself on the horn

I bet you do

 

[Slinkyunicorn]

no i lodge myself on the horn

Excellent

I am glad you have thought through an alternative

 

[justforfun]

nothing against weight etc, but 18 inc on a pony?
maybe a 17inch on a 14,2hh HW cob type.
I guess the best bet is a saddler?

 

[rhino]

nothing against weight etc, but 18 inc on a pony?
maybe a 17inch on a 14,2hh HW cob type.
I guess the best bet is a saddler?

What, you think she should ride the saddler instead:

Takes all sorts I suppose

 

[Keenjean]

Can't believe she's riding without a hat