Get Expert Help

As the world’s premier trail saddle brand, trusted by riders who have logged tens of thousands of miles across the globe, Tucker understands that the foundation of every remarkable ride begins with the right fit.

After exploring our Saddle Fitting Guide, if you would like more personalized support, our team of experts offers a custom evaluation service. Simply send us your tracings, and we’ll carefully review them to recommend the ideal saddle fit for both you and your horse. Our specialists will match you with a saddle from your preferred discipline—whether from Circle Y, High Horse, or Tucker Trail Saddles—ensuring comfort, performance, and longevity on the trail.

For this expert evaluation, there is a $49.99 fee, which may be applied toward the purchase of a new saddle. Evaluations are completed in the order they are received, and you can expect a detailed recommendation within 2–3 weeks of your tracings arriving.

Let's Get Started

Gather Your Tools

You'll need the following:

  • Flexible Curve (commonly found at office supply stores) or other similar devices, flexible enough to shape to the horse's back but able to hold that shape while traced)
  • Four large pieces of paper (tracings cannot overlap as we may need to cut them out)

 

 

Prepare Your Horse

We recommend you get a helper for this part.

To get the most accurate back measurements, have your horse on level ground and stand square. That means his head should be level, feet together directly underneath him, and all bearing weight (do not let him cock a hip) for all tracings because any other positions can change the shape of the back or create asymmetry.

Take photos of your horse from both sides (front and back optional) without a saddle - these will need to be mailed or emailed in.

 

 

 

Fill out the Saddle Fit Form

This form gives us important information about you and your horse. It can be printed and mailed with your tracings or emailed to our customer service team.

Our team will use this information to select the best tree possible for you and your horse, based on your riding discipline, goals, and horse. This can also help us identify any correctional padding needs your horse may have.

Feel free to reach out if you have any questions about the form, and know that we’re here to ensure the process is as simple and stress-free as possible.

Saddle Fitting Form | Tucker Trail

   

  1. Tracing A - Start with the flexible curve behind the shoulder blade, the middle of the flexible curve should be at the withers so the tracings are even on both sides. It may help to mark this spot with horse-safe chalk or paint. Flatten the flexible curve against your horse's back to get the exact shape, and then trace it on one of your sheets of paper.
  2. Tracing B - Move the flexible curve 7 inches back from Tracing A, and repeat the previous steps, making sure to flatten the flexible curve to your horse and trace it onto new paper. Again, it may be helpful to mark this line with horse-safe chalk or paint.
  3. Tracing C - Move the flexible curve 8 inches back from Tracing B (15 inches back from Tracing A) and repeat the process from Step 4.
  4. Tracing D - Straighten the flexible curve and lay it against your horse's back, starting at Tracing A and going along the spine. Press the flexible curve down to match the exact curve of your horse's spine and trace it onto new paper.
You will then send this package to:
Circle Brands
ATTN: Saddle Fitting
P.O. Box 271
Yoakum, Texas 77995

We know you’re eager to get an answer. Please look for a phone call or email with the tree recommendation within after we receive the tracings. Our Saddle Fit Technicians will contact you as soon as possible.

We cannot evaluate emailed tracings, as scanning or photographing the tracings can lead to distortions in sizing. With trees as little as 1/4″ apart, it’s important that we have the most accurate tracings possible, so we require hard copies mailed to us.

SADDLE FITTING | Around the Barn | Tucker Trail

Some of the Tucker Saddles dealers also offer saddle fitting, which can be quicker than tracings in some cases. View our Dealer Finder and contact dealers near you to check for fitting availability.
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