Tack Tip: Proper Saddle Seat Fit

How to measure a saddle seat, and a few tips on finding the best fit for you.
If you have questions about this or any other Tack Tip, please call us at [phone] or comment below. Thanks for watching!

[@debbiehooben5060]

I didn't know about the seat jockey measurement, thank you for this important information.

[@markolson2814]

Appreciate your professional impute from the best . That little detail is priceless.

[@darkdog6307]

Very good information. Didn't know about the seat jockey measurement

[@flenzy]

Thank you for this information

[@RonnieSchneider]

Very informative. Always wondered about that. Now I know. Thanks

[@davidlewis6081]

really enjoy the information in your videos. thank you!

[@Paul11B2P]

Great video 🇺🇸

[@sjohnson1876]

Brilliant!

[@hhlagen]

What do you do if you’re ordering a saddle? A wade tree saddle? Can’t find 1 to sit on.

[@BigBendSaddlery]

Hi! I apologize for the delayed response, this one slipped by me. We don't recommend ordering a saddle that you haven't been able to sit in. It is best if you can borrow a saddle to try before ordering a style you haven't ridden before. If you can't borrow one, sometimes buying a used one to try out works in your favor. You can always resell it later.

[@juliangonzales2916]

Saludos👍👍👍

[@gerrycoleman7290]

How about for a Wade saddle?

[@LittleWing3]

@@BigBendSaddlery Do you mean that is a seat measures 15.5 inches (like you measured in this video) that a person can add on an extra 1/2 inch to the measurement since it isn’t a swell fork?

[@BigBendSaddlery]

Hello! I apologize, the wording in the previous reply is confusing. Many saddle makers will say that if you ride a 15” swell fork, you may want a 15.5” Wade. It can depend on if you intend to use bucking rolls or other factors. I hope this is more clear!

[@LittleWing3]

@@BigBendSaddlery Oh darn. Based on the way you show how to measure a saddle here, I bought a 15.5 inch saddle (that I love)! I think I really need a 16 inch. That’s why I was hoping you meant an extra 1/2 inch is added on… I like how it feels but am worried it’s too small for me (It actually is too small with the bucking rolls on)… Sounds like I need a 16.5 inch saddle then… Thank you for your answer!

[@brucebrown686]

It always amazes me that this information doesn’t seem to be common knowledge these days.