I need to know if a size 16 in an english saddle is the same as a 16 in western saddles?
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The correct method of measurement for an 'English' saddle is different from the method used for a 'Western' saddle.   We find that many US riders often specify their saddle size as smaller than really required. For example, a Western 15" saddle equates to a 17" English saddle.
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To determine your proper frame size, you’ll first need to get an accurate inseam measurement . Stand with your back against a wall, your bare feet 6" apart on a hard floor, \nlooking straight ahead.\nPlace a book or carpenter’s square between your legs with one edge against the wall, and pull it up firmly into your crotch, simulating the pressure of your saddle while riding. Have a helper measure from the top edge of the book to the floor, in centimeters. (You can convert inches to centimeters by multiplying inches by 2.54.) Repeat two or three times, for consistency, and average the results to get your inseam length. \n\nSource(s):\nFrame size refers to the length of the frame’s seat tube. Pro frames are measured along the seat tube in one of two ways, center-to-top (C-T) or center-to-center (C-C). C-T measures the distance from the center of the bottom bracket to the top of the top tube or seat lug (See image bellow). C-C measures from the center of the bottom bracket to the center of the top tube. Since C-T measures to a point higher on the frame, a frame measuring 55cm C-T would also measure roughly 53.5–54cm C-C, a difference of 1–1.5cm.\n\nTo size your C-T road frame, we use a guideline of .67 x inseam length. For example, if you have an 85cm inseam, your C-T frame size would be .67 x 85cm, or 57cm.\n\nLeMond’s formula, from his former coach, Cyrille Guimard, establishes C-C size by the formula .65 x inseam length, which yields virtually the same frame size when you add the 1–1.5cm difference between C-C and C-T. \n\nLarger riders (6'0" and up) may find that this formula puts them on a too small, and uncomfortable, road frame. A taller cyclist who wants a more comfortable frame may be better off selecting a frame 27–28cm less than inseam length, C-T.\n\nFor a mountain bike, we start by recommending a frame in the range of 10–12cm smaller than you take in a road frame. For example, if you ride a 55cm C-T road frame, look for a 43–45cm (17–18") C-T mountain frame
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When I was 16 money was an issue, so I will assume it might be in your case.  Go to club manufactures websites.  (I have some of them on my blog roll along with several articles about club fitting.)  Hit as many clubs that you can as much as you can.  Have the company reps fit you. I think it's best to go through the fitting process a couple of times before you buy.  When you find what works best for you buy it or find something that you can afford with that style.  Remember hit them first they may look a like but that dose not mean you will hit them the same.
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from here http://us.a1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/a/ad/adidas/ukcountdown_220x85_122005.swf
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I have never used one but I heard they work really well.  It sounds like you have already made up your mind about them but the same with any saddle what works for some horses doesn't work for others, if you have lots of horses this could be a good alternative because if you are lucky it could fit all of them and you could save money on tack.
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Here's your answer:\nhttp://saddlezone.com/html-top/saddle_history.htm\n\nEvolved from the Spanish saddle.  I think that it was completely impractical to use an English saddle (and ride English) style for long-distance rides, for shooting, for lasso-ing...  So came along neck-reigning, the saddle horn, and NO POSTING!
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Call a local tack shop. They can help you look for the brand name on the saddle and can probably help you determine a closer age to it. They can also give you an estimate on it or they can put in you contact with someone who can.
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There's a cool article about that in the 1911 Encyclopedia Britannica. Look about halfway down. There are warious sizes given (inches)
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If you go to a riding stable for a one-hour or afternoon trail ride, you will most likely be riding a horse wearing a Western saddle, who is accustomed to different riders.\n\nMost of the places I visit to do this are fun, because I look for well run, clean barns with well cared for horses and friendly staff.\n\nStay away from any place where the horses look sick and the people are surly.\n\nIf you decide to take riding lessons, some places teach using Western saddles, others use English saddles.  English saddles are smaller, lighter, do not have a saddle horn to hold on to, and you learn to use your legs and your balance to move in rhythm with the horse.\n\nI have taken lessons and leased horses long term.  It's worth the money to go to a well-run place and learn properly.  Then if you want to go for a trail ride, you'll be able to ride at a trot or canter, instead of just a walk.\n\nI always wear a riding helmet.  Even the most experienced riders fall - remember Christopher Reeve?  He was a million times better than I'll ever be.  \n\nAs long as you use common sense and choose your stable carefully, horseback riding is the best fun in the world.
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It depends what kind of riding you want to do and your horse's and your body shape. If you wanted a brand I would say Wintec. They make all-purpose, dressage, jumping, close contact, ect... All of their saddles are made of synthetic leather so they aren't damaged by the rain and can be cleaned with the hose. They also make synthetic strapping to match the saddles. All of their saddles can be used with the easy change gullet system. To get the instructions and the complete set of gullets it usually cost extra, though not always. This lets you change the width of the saddle to better fit your horse without changing the size of the saddle's seat. They even have wide width to fit bigger breeds of horses. Most Wintec saddles also come with the cair air panel system. Instead of stuffing the bottom of the saddle they fill it with air so it will fit your horse even better and evenly distribute your weight. Between the cair and the gullet system a Wintec saddle will be very comfy for your horse. It fits so well that Wintec only recommends a thin saddle pad to be used with the saddle. The Wintec saddles are also very very comfy for the rider too. Especially the Wintec 2000. I rode in that one a couple times, and I liked it so much that I will be getting one in the near future! :) Yea! The Wintec 2000, (and maybe the other models) come with blocks that Velcro under the flap so you can adjust the amount and position of the knee roll. All in all Wintecs are very high quality and very comfy for both horse and rider, they are even easy maintenance, light weight, and matching bridles, girths, and other strappings are available.
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I would say around 152 - 155 and a width of 252 mm.  For recommended snowboards, check out Frosty Rider's Snowboard Sizing Calculator here http://frostyrider.com/tips/size-guide.htm\nIt is easy, just put in your height, weight, boot size, gender, and skill level and it will tell you the right length and width of board for you.  It will even recommend snowboards for you to buy.
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Goto: http://www.pickyourshoes.com/size/collectible.htm \n There is different kind on this page u have 2 pick one! \nLow, High, and Mid tops
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http://www.replacements.com/china/FIT.htm?s1=6g&179&id=standard&OVRAW=fitz%20%26%20floyd&OVKEY=fitz%20floyd&OVMTC=standard
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Either take the saddle to a tack shop or you can use a brass plate with\nsmall tacks and attach it to the back of the saddle
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Is this a barrel racing saddle?  The only reference I find for Jim Torrey is the mayor of Eugene, OR.\n\nLinks below are to stores that sell brands of barrel racing saddles - none with a name close to that.
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I tried out for an exercise rider job once, and\nI borrowed an exercise saddle, which was an english saddle \nstripped down to its components, basically.\n\nVery very lightweight, all the parts of a normal english saddle just a thin thin seat, little padding, and less padding under the leg, too.\n\nFor racing the saddle is even smaller and lighter.
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Are these the pills that you can take that are supposed to make your bum etc bigger?  From the Marie Claire article I read, they aren't available in the UK as they don't pass regs.  So, they won't be available from any legitimate source.