Mattes Western saddle pads are technically brilliant, visually stunning and most importantly extremely comfortable for your horse or pony. Mattes Western saddle pads are available with a fixed sheepskin lining (standard range) or a removable sheepskin lining (Rio Pecos range) and in four different styles, Performer, Square, California and Rounded.
Each pad is a slightly different shape so it is important that you order the correct size saddle pad to ensure the best fit under your western saddle. Use our western saddle pad size chart below to determine the correct size before you order. If you need any help or advice using the western saddle pad size chart or to ensure you order the best fitting western pad, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us via the online chat, telephone, email or using the contact us form.
How to Measure for your Western Saddle Pad
Measure your saddle length from front to back including the skirt, take the longest measurement.
Add 10cm to get the length of the pad you will need, round up to the nearest pad size shown on the chart.
Example Length
Measurement: 78cm
Pad Size: L - 80cm
Turn your saddle over and measure from the centre of the saddle, to the outermost part of your rigging and under the seat to the edge of the skirt at the leg.
Add 5cm to get the depth of the pad you will need, round up to the nearest available depth as shown on the chart.
Example Depth
Measurement: 39cm
Pad Depth: 40cm
1. Round Western, 2. Square Western, 3. Performer Western, 4. California Western
Unit (CM)
Size
XXL
XL
L
M
S
A - B
All Styles
85.0
80.0
75.0
70.0
65.0
C - D
All Styles
36, 40, 45cm
36, 40, 45cm
36, 40, 45cm
36, 40, 45cm
36, 40, 45cm
G - H
All Styles
90.0
85.0
80.0
75.0
70.0
NB: Quoted sizes may vary by +/- 2 cm.
Saddle pads may shrink by up to 5 % when washed. NB: Extra Wide Wither (EWWA - Darker Red on Image) on underside sheepskin allows an additional 4cm wither clearance.
