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Hi, Shayne,
16" is kinda small.  I ride in a 16" RP (custom)--the standard saddles 
start at 17", go up in half inch increments.  Subtract 2" to get the 
Western equivalent, so 16" minus 2 = 14".

(for the others) The panels come in short, standard and long.  Riders 
in 18" seats and above get long panels by default.  Selecting the right 
tree that matches the horse's shape is Job 1 of course, trees come in 
quarter-inch increments.  Of course the preference is to match a saddle 
to your horse's wither/shoulder tracing for a perfect fit because it's 
not just the width, but the pitch/angle coming from the spine as well 
as considering the arc of the topline.  Part of why there are so many 
models from which to choose, deep seats, flat trees, etc..

Lynne
RP Summit, though the cross-functional is my favorite
cheered after a glorious conditioning ride through the wildflowers and 
oak groves, whoo hoo!

On Mar 30, 2005, at 2:00 PM, Ridecamp Guest wrote:

> Please Reply to: Shayne Smith shayne.smith@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx or 
> ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> ==========================================
>
> My experience with the RP saddle was great... however my gelding did 
> not like it.  He has a short back and I needed a 17.5" seat.  So if 
> you need a bigger (16+) seat, be careful of the panels extending too 
> long. The panels ended up causing welts and soreness.
>
> However, the RP team was fabulous!!!  They patiently worked with me 
> for months, and we both decided it would not be the best choice for my 
> no-wither/short-backed guy.


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