saddle measurements...aahhhh!!!??

[MrVelvet]

right... two questions.. first.. When measuring a horse for a saddle using a flexicurve (or coathanger whatever!! lol) which bit do you measure across for your d ring - d ring measurement. and when do you have this which measurements are narrow or medium or wide.. etc ? May sound a bit thick.. but iv never had to do it!!? lol
Any help.. much appreciated
X

 

[MrVelvet]

or if i am completely wrong.. and if anyone can be botherd to explain how to do it properly will again be muchly appreciated x

 

[blood_magik]

i took a template of the withers when i sent away for my new saddle and traced around the inside of the fexicurve to create it.
I then sent this to my saddler and she made my saddle

from http://www.heritagesaddlery.co.uk/content/measuring-your-horse

"28.5 cm (approx 11.25") Very narrow fit. 30 cm (approx 11.8"). Narrow or number 2 Fit. 32 cm(approx 12.6"). Medium or Number 3 Fit.
33 cm (approx 13") Wide or Number 4 Fit. 34 cm (approx 13.4") Extra wide or Number 5 Fit"

 

[Zuzan]

Try this ... http://www.fnesaddles.com/uploads/PDFs/Measuring Wither Angle for Saddle Fitting.pdf shows the best method ... means you can make a cardboard template which is really useful for checking / sending to saddlers etc

 

[MrVelvet]

thankyou!!! yeh my saddler said i could send him my template the measurements you give at the bottom... where on the flexicurve template would they be?
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[MrVelvet]

Thankyou both for your time most helpful!! x

 

[blood_magik]

if your sending a template to your saddler, then he can work out the width for you

 

[MrVelvet]

oh i know hel do it all for me, i just wanted to know roughly as i want one for my younger horse who will obviously change shape lots so knowing how is useful!
x

 

[blood_magik]

ah fair enough - maybe your saddler could explain it?
i haven't got a clue

 

[diet2ride]

I think I got a download from the thorogood website that was good for initial sizing.

 

[MrVelvet]

ooh the thorowgood one is very helpful it has a template to lay the flexicurve on!! http://www.thorowgood.com/stills/thorowgood_size_guide_2010_v2.pdf if anyone else would like to peek!!! Thankyou everybody i am most grateful xx