Rod Nikkel, a Western saddle tree maker for over 20 years, explains the essentials of how to check your Western saddle for fit. You can purchase a DVD or stream our more extensive 67 minute Western Saddle Fit – the Basics via our website: You can stream our 6 hour series of videos on Western Saddle Fit – Well Beyond the Basics on Vimeo on Demand here:
Thank you!
Excellent information
Great video. Thanks for the good clear info.
thank you!!! i’ve been nervous and putting off getting a saddle for my horse because i knew nothing about it, but pairing this video with a few measurement tutorials will help me out a TON!!! straight to the point, and very clear information!!
All western saddles are down on the horses spine so all western saddles don’t fit horses with higher withers. So fitting is a moot point.
You should buy English or Australian stockmens saddles.