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Dirt Dobber
Reg. Jun 2009
Posted 2020-09-23 3:57 PM
Subject: Update - Size of saddle seat



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I am looking for indicators that my saddle seat may be too small.  Nothing specific to describe but I have always ridden in a 14" but recently put on about 10 lbs.  



Edited by Dirt Dobber 2020-09-27 8:18 AM
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graceofahorse
Reg. Dec 2010
Posted 2020-09-23 5:22 PM
Subject: RE: Size of saddle seat


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10lbs shouldn't make too much of a difference honestly. But if your legs are filling up the opening, or you find yourself popping out often it may be time to take alook. Sometimes also you may just need to adjust your stirrup length. This spring I was having hell thinking I was falling forward out of my saddle, turns out my growing 4 year old was just hip high and I needed to lengthen my stirrups one hole. Problem solved.

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Dirt Dobber
Reg. Jun 2009
Posted 2020-09-23 7:12 PM
Subject: RE: Size of saddle seat



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I feel like I am popping out more.  I will try dropping my stirrups.  Thanks!

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Southtxponygirl
Reg. Nov 2006
Posted 2020-09-24 9:51 AM
Subject: RE: Size of saddle seat



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How tall are you how, how much do you weight? I'm 5'7 and weight anywhere from 154 to 160 and I ride in a 14.5 to a 15" depends on what saddle I'm using. 

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crzystevielvr
Reg. Nov 2006
Posted 2020-09-25 12:47 PM
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Check out this video, it talks about saddle seat size at about 3:10.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXFabINH1_E&ab_channel=CoatsSaddlery



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Dirt Dobber
Reg. Jun 2009
Posted 2020-09-25 6:37 PM
Subject: RE: Size of saddle seat



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Southtxponygirl - 2020-09-24 9:51 AM


How tall are you how, how much do you weight? I'm 5'7 and weight anywhere from 154 to 160 and I ride in a 14.5 to a 15" depends on what saddle I'm using. 


I am 5' 3 and weigh 148 lbs.  I wear a size 10 jean comfortably if that helps.  I have an older Martin Crown C.

 

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Dirt Dobber
Reg. Jun 2009
Posted 2020-09-25 6:38 PM
Subject: RE: Size of saddle seat



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crzystevielvr - 2020-09-25 12:47 PM


 


Check out this video, it talks about saddle seat size at about 3:10.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXFabINH1_E&ab_channel=CoatsSaddlery


Thanks!  I will watch it.

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Dirt Dobber
Reg. Jun 2009
Posted 2020-09-27 8:18 AM
Subject: RE: Update - Size of saddle seat



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Dropping my stirrups was the answer!  Thanks!  It felt weird at first then I made a run and wow couldn't believe how much better I sat the turns.

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