How do I choose a WTB saddle?

1. STEP 1: MEASURE YOUR WRIST. Wait, what?
2. STEP 2: SELECT YOUR RIDING POSITION. Select the position that best matches your preferred riding style.
3. STEP 3: SELECT YOUR BODY SHAPE. Select the body shape that best matches your body type.
4. STEP 4: SELECT PREFERRED PADDING THICKNESS.

Are WTB saddles any good?

Verdict. WTB’s new saddle range looks great, lasts well and covers most rider fit options in a – literally – much wider span than most other brands. The Fit Right system worked really well for our testers and it’s very simple to use too.

How do you pick a saddle size?

There should be about four inches between your body and the swell of the saddle. Anything less than that may mean a too-small saddle, and a bigger gap means the saddle may be on the large size. Larger may be more comfortable for you. Western riders with longer legs should choose a larger-size saddle.

What’s the average size of a western saddle?

16” is for most men, 15” for most women Trail Saddles with High Cantles (5”) make the seat sizes feel smaller Trail Saddle with 5” cantle will feel smaller in the seat than one with a 3.5” cantle English Saddles don’t convert exactly but often are 2” bigger

Which is the most popular WTB mountain saddle?

WTBThe Silverado is one of WTB’s most iconic and revered saddle shapes. Light-weight and slim, th… The Volt is our most popular mountain saddle. Shaped for speed and comfort, time tested and pro…

How to check the fit of a saddle?

Checking Saddle Fit: Any Saddle, Any Horse: Ideally you want 100% of the whole surface of the tree bars in contact with the horse back so the weight and pressure is evenly distributed over a large surface for maximum comfort, fit and stability on the horses back.

How big does a tree have to be to fit a saddle?

There are not any standards or definitions of specific tree sizes, but each saddle builder provides a description to give an idea of the size of horse the tree should fit. Gullet Width or sometimes referred to as bar spread is the measurement 2 inches below the narrowest part of the gullet, even with the side conchos.