Seat size is measured differently and is scaled differently for English and Western saddles. All types of English saddle seats are measured from the metal rivet (or screw) on the side of the pommel (front top)...
Using a piece of twine with a knot tied in one end. Place the string in the horse's mouth with the knot touching the corner of the horse's lips. Do not pull the knot tight into the corner of the horse's mouth...
Stand the horse on relatively level ground. You will need a soft (as in not a stiff, noisy metal tape measure) tape measure or a long piece of twine (baling twine works fine). Measure the horse from the front...
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