Western Youth Saddle Size Chart: Tips for Choosing the Best Youth Western Saddles for Kids.
Seat sizes refer to rider fit considering your height and weight. Seat size has nothing to do with saddle fit the horse.
How to Measure Youth Western Saddles
The upper leg length is one of the primary factors in determining the correct kid Western saddle size. When measuring for a child’s Western saddle, have them sit down in a chair. Once seated, use a measuring tape to measure the length of their upper leg from the knee to their rear. The saddle should be about 10% longer than the child’s upper leg. For example: If the child’s leg measures 9 inches, then the child’s Western saddle should be 10 inches.