Free Tools — WesternSaddles.ai
Three free tools to help you buy the right western saddle — whether you are shopping online from across the country or evaluating a saddle in person.
Enter your height and inseam — get your recommended western saddle seat size range in seconds. Includes discipline-specific notes for reining, cutting, and ranch.
Open Calculator →Select your horse's wither shape from visual profiles and get a recommended gullet width — Semi-QH, Full QH, or Wide. Includes wither tracing instructions for remote purchases.
Open Guide →One-page print-ready checklist covering tree integrity, leather condition, on-horse fit, rider fit, and sweat pattern evaluation. Branded with David Solum's contact information. Print and bring to any used saddle evaluation.
↓ Download PDFQuestions about saddle fit that a tool can't answer? Contact David Solum directly — 40+ years evaluating western saddles, honest answers, no pressure.