Measuring Gullet Or Chamber Size

Saddle Wither Tracing


#1. First, note where an Australian saddle sits on the horse. It is forward on the withers, with the girth one to three inches behind the front leg. We want the wither tracing to reflect where the front of the saddle will be on the horse. The easiest way to find this spot is to follow the line of the back of the horse's front leg straight up to the top of the withers.


#2. Next, snip off the twisted ends of a common coat hanger (or use any other bendable wire), and bend the wire over the withers where indicated until you have a snug fit. Carefully remove without changing the angle.


#3. Trace the outline of the wire on a standard 8 1/2" by 11" sheet of paper with a black marker or a bold pen. Turn the paper sideways to give a larger drawing of the withers. We only need 6 to 8 inches down each side of the wire to get the correct angle.


#4. Fax (406-282-7008) or email to timberlinegroup1@hotmail.com.