The following will give you a very general idea of saddle sizes:

  • Youth: 12 to 13 inches
  • Small adult: 14 inches
  • Average adult: 15 inches
  • Large adult: 16 inches
  • Extra-large adult: 17 inches
  • Very large or tall – 18” to 20”

 

Rider's Height

Rider's Weight

5' - 5'5"

5'6" - 5'9"

5'10" +

100 - 125 lbs

15"

15"

16"

126 - 145 lbs

16"

16"

16"

146 - 165 lbs

16"

16"

16"

166 - 185 lbs

16"

16"

16"

166 - 195 lbs (Pear Shaped Women)

17"

16"

16"

196 - 225 lbs

17"

17"

17"

226 - 250 lbs

17"

17"

17"

226 - 250 lbs (Pear Shaped Women)

18"

17"

17"

250+ lbs

18"

18"

18"

 

If you need a more indepth idea of what saddle size you need, take a look at our How To Guide article - What Size Western Saddle Seat Do I Need?