Saddle prototype

[Nanno]

I think you're referring to the bars of the saddle. Those are usually about 12"-15" long I believe. I can measure mine tomorrow for you if you like. My wooden saddles are shorter than the Marc Warnke or the Sopris saddles. The Marc Warnke saddles in particular need to be on a very big goat in order to fit properly. Otherwise they're too long and they'll bang the goat in the withers and/or hips as he walks. You need to make sure your saddle sits behind the withers so it doesn't interfere with his shoulder movement. You also need to make sure that the bulk of the load sits on top of his ribcage and not behind it.

Hope that helps! Good luck with your saddle project!