how do i measure a saddle?

[kombikids]

just want to know in case the day comes and i can afford a dressage saddle how i tell what i have? is the length from cantle to do ring? but what about the width is it just narrow medium wide?where do i measure? I have a stubben seigfried gp which is slightly forward cut and so would like something more straight... would get reg fitter out but just want to know thanks!

 

[the watcher]

The measurements are often taken between the D rings, but you have to be clear whether this is D or D or the internal dimension, and of course D rings are in different places on saddles. Your Stubben should have a size marked on it (28 to 32 I think) and you should be able to establish what that equates to

If you like the fit of the Stubben, the Romanus is straighter cut

 

[kombikids]

thanks the watcher - great knowledge as always! it says 30 - whats that equivalent to?

 

[Toby_Zaphod]

The length of the saddlen is measured from the stud to the centre of the cantle.

 

[the watcher]

Not sure how they work, I am guessing that might be a medium. you could call Saddleworld in Maidstone who supply and fit Stubbens, and they could confirm. I tend to fit my own by eye and experience.