I have only ever ridden close contact and I ride a 16 1/2 to 17" seat. In a western saddle I fit in a 15-16" seat, so I was wondering if the dressage seat is any different fitting?
Also, are dressage tree's the same as close contact saddles? Narrow,Regular and Wide?
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The seat sizes are measured the same (from the center of the back of the seat to the d ring), though you may need a bigger size in dressage saddles as you would a close contact (generally, the deeper the seat, the bigger size you will need; My dressage saddle was an inch bigger than my old close contact.)
Yes, and no. If the brand uses narrow, regular, and wide, they’re the same within that particular brand. BUT ‘narrow’, ‘medium’/'regular’, and ‘wide’ differ with the different brands. So your horse may need a narrow in one brand, and a regular or medium in the next. Also some brands (such as Stubben, Prestige, etc) size the tree in cm (usually about 27cm-37cm).
Hope this helps!
Nope, it’s the same as any english style saddle. And yes, the tree measurements are the same. You just want to make sure that the flap is the right length for your leg. If you have a long leg, and ride a 17" you might need to get a longer flap, and the opposite if you have a short leg.
The seat sizes are measured the same in both types of saddles. However, some people think the dressage saddle of the same size feels smaller because of the deeper seat. It’s not actually smaller though.
Yes, tree sizes are pretty much the same, plus some brands have a "warmblood" size.