What size saddle gullet do I need?
The gullet width should be about the same width of the wither’s, approximately 2″ below the top of the withers. Just remember, the main thing you need to know is, is your horse narrow, wide or in-between! For further information Wikipedia has a great description and explanation of how Western saddles are measured.
What size gullet fits most horses?
Tree Widths: Semi-Quarter horse bars usually have a 6 1/4″ gullet, and Quarter Horse Bars usually have a 6 1/2″ to 6 3/4″ gullet. Designed to fit the average horse, one of these two widths will fit approximately 80% of horses comfortably. Full-Quarter horse bars usually have a 7″ gullet.
How do you measure a saddle gullet?
Place your hand into the space between the saddle and your horse’s wither, using your fingers to measure the vertical space. The gap should fit no more than two fingers to two and a half fingers. If three or more fingers fit, the gullet is too narrow. If fewer than two fingers fit, the gullet is too wide.
What size is a medium gullet?
6.5”
Take a flexible-but-firm wire and place it over the horse’s withers two inches behind the horse’s shoulder blade, then bend it so it lays over the withers against the horse’s skin….Gullet Size Chart.
| Gullet Size | Inches |
|---|---|
| Narrow | 6” |
| Medium or Average | 6.5” |
| Wide | 7” |
| Extra Wide | 8” |
What size gullet is full QH bars?
7″ gullet
Full-Quarter horse bars usually have a 7″ gullet. They are designed for mutton-withered horses with broader backs.
How big is a 7 inch gullet?
Gullet Size Chart
| Gullet Size | Inches |
|---|---|
| Narrow | 6” |
| Medium or Average | 6.5” |
| Wide | 7” |
| Extra Wide | 8” |
Are English and Western gullet sizes the same?
The gullet size on Western saddles can be confusing, basically measurements go 2″ larger than normal english saddles. (So a 16″ western is up to an 18″ English equivalent).
What are the different gullet sizes?
How do you know if a QH bar is full?
Measure the gullet by stretching a measuring tape from concho to concho across the front of the saddle, not over the top. Saddles with semi-quarter horse bars usually have gullets of 6 1/2 inches to 6 3/4 inches, while those with full quarter horse bars will feature gullets of 7 inches.
What size is a 6 inch gullet?
What does 7 inch gullet mean?
Semi-QH: Semi Quarter Horse can be referred to as Medium, Regular, or QH bars. This tree size has a higher pitch or angle to the bars. It’s for the horse with a more defined wither. (1/2 Arab, Appendix, Thoroughbred, etc). Full-QH: Full Quarter Horse or FQHB can be referred to as Wide (usually 7” gullet).