At what gullet does the Crown C seat sizing change?

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Longneck Reg. Mar 2004	Posted 2014-05-18 3:21 PM Subject: At what gullet does the Crown C seat sizing change?
Rad Dork Posts: 5218 Location: Oklahoma	I had my horse fitted on Friday and came home with a 7 1/2" X 15.5" I am using two shims and a 3/4" 5Star until my 1/2" gets here to buy me a little bit more time. I'm sure that the saddle will go back before the pad gets here so I'm trying to look for an 8 1/2" as Tracy said that I'd probably be looking for that in about a month or so. (They also put a 9 1/2" on him, but they felt it was just a tad bit too big right now and they didn't have any 8 1/2"s available to test.) I asked them what gullet started changing the seat sizing and Brian acted like it was the larger (10-11"s) gullets and I didn't have to worry about the seat until I got up to that point... if I ever even make it there. My horse is getting plenty of feed and he just started his own blend of THE Muscle Mass and we're trotting poles and hills to hopefully start gaining his topline back, so I'm going to go ahead and try to find a 8 1/2", but I'm just unsure of what seat size I'm looking for. The 15.5 is too big. I was riding in a 15" Billy Cook and I've sat in 14.5 Crown Cs (not sure of the gullets. Should have paid more attention!) I really think it would be do-able (never sat in a 15" Crown C)... but I've read on here that once you start getting into a 8 1/2" or so you should add 1/2" to your seat. Is this something everyone can agree on?
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cheryl makofka Reg. Jan 2011	Posted 2014-05-18 3:28 PM Subject: RE: At what gullet does the Crown C seat sizing change?
The Advice Guru Posts: 6419	I was told around the 9 gullet you might want to look at seat size. It all depends on your riding ability, your horses style, and what you are comfortable in. I have a 10 with a 14 and an 11 with a 14.5. I am finding I like the feel of the 14 better.
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AllAroundRider Reg. Sep 2009	Posted 2014-05-18 3:41 PM Subject: RE: At what gullet does the Crown C seat sizing change?
Queen Bee Cat Owner Posts: 3629 Location: Way up North	I ride in a 15" with an 8.5" gullet and don't feel it fits any tighter than when I had the 6.5 or 7.5
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OhMax Reg. Feb 2013	Posted 2014-05-18 10:25 PM Subject: RE: At what gullet does the Crown C seat sizing change?
Married to a Louie Lover Posts: 3303	I could feel a difference when I went from 7"-8" but once I got use to it I ride just as well. I would probably add a 1/2" of I ever went to a 9". My boy is filling out nice! My boyfriend saw him today for the first time I a bit and said it was noticeable for sure. I am taking pictures along the way and I do see change, but seeing the horse everyday sometimes it's harder to see it. I did take a shim out this week though!
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LuckyNGG'sGirl Reg. Jun 2012	Posted 2014-05-18 11:14 PM Subject: RE: At what gullet does the Crown C seat sizing change?
Extreme Veteran Posts: 503	OhMax - 2014-05-18 10:25 PM I could feel a difference when I went from 7"-8" but once I got use to it I ride just as well. I would probably add a 1/2" of I ever went to a 9". My boy is filling out nice! My boyfriend saw him today for the first time I a bit and said it was noticeable for sure. I am taking pictures along the way and I do see change, but seeing the horse everyday sometimes it's harder to see it. I did take a shim out this week though! How long did you have to shim your Crown C for? Mine gets here mid-June and I'm curious how long it will take to notice a difference with regular riding. :)
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barrelbasher Reg. Apr 2007	Posted 2014-05-19 4:06 AM Subject: RE: At what gullet does the Crown C seat sizing change?
Expert Posts: 1440 Location: Texas	I have a 9.5 gullet and it is noticeably smaller than my 7.5 gullet.
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OhMax Reg. Feb 2013	Posted 2014-05-19 5:16 AM Subject: RE: At what gullet does the Crown C seat sizing change?
Married to a Louie Lover Posts: 3303	I got my 7" in mid march and my 8" about a month later
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livinonlove&horses Reg. Jun 2008	Posted 2014-05-19 8:29 AM Subject: RE: At what gullet does the Crown C seat sizing change?
Ms. Poutability Posts: 2362 Location: In my own world	I have a Crown C that is an 8.5 gullet and a 15in seat. The only difference I feel is that my saddle is wider due to the gullet width. I'm not sure I'm sold on that idea either. But front to back room feels the same. I was riding in a 15in circle Y
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Longneck Reg. Mar 2004	Posted 2014-05-19 9:12 AM Subject: RE: At what gullet does the Crown C seat sizing change?
Rad Dork Posts: 5218 Location: Oklahoma	Thanks so much, everyone! It seems like 15"s are hard to find.. and even harder when you try to combine the gullet number with it!
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luckyjo Reg. Apr 2007	Posted 2014-05-19 11:12 AM Subject: RE: At what gullet does the Crown C seat sizing change?
Duct Tape Bikini Girl Posts: 2554	Wow, glad I saw this post. I ride a 7" on one horse and bought an 8 1/2" for another horse a few days ago. Got a 14 1/2" seat with both. I will try a 15" seat if I have to increase the 8 1/2" gullet as my horse matures.
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