no, in real life, you cant. that's why its called a ENGLISH saddles pad no WESTERN
your not sopose to. but yes if it is a thin smaller saddle pad you may. you can NOT! i repeat NOT! aloud to use a English pad for a western saddle as this pad may be too small for the saddle and with...
no. English saddle pads are for English saddles.
you should add 2 inches, but i find that 1.5 inches is more accurate. you would be a 16.5-17 inch depending on the saddle. ~Deb~
You can use any kind of saddle providing the tree fits the horse's back comfortably.