What size saddle for 16hand horse?

This depends on two things - the width of the horse's withers and the femur length of the rider.

The horse's withers determine the width of the saddle's tree. It is essential this fits well, as a bad fit may lead to sore, dry spots, and skin rashes, bucking, lameness, Back pain and many other problems.


The length of the femur (thigh bone) of the rider also determines the LENGTH of the tree of the saddle (pommel - cantle length). If this is too short, a rider will be positioned too far back - too long and there will be too much seat for the rider to fill.


Saddle lengths between English and Western saddles can differ by 2 inches.


It is best to have a saddle fitter our to determine the size of saddle you will need, that or visit a saddle shop.